Senior Staff Nurse - Secondment (6 months)

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Senior Staff Nurse - Join Our Renal Nursing Team!

We are looking for a SSN in Ipswich on a 6 month secondment basis.

Are you an experienced and dedicated nurse looking for a rewarding career in renal care? Diaverum, in partnership with the NHS, is thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our Ipswich clinic.

Your Responsibilities:

Undertake the role of Nurse in Charge and occasionally deputize for the clinic manager.

Provide mentorship to the team, empowering fellow nurses and staff to share knowledge and skills.

Take ownership of care programs for renal patients, performing patient assessments throughout treatment.

Ensure the delivery of exceptional patient-centered care at all times.

Prepare and monitor dialysis machines and systems, adhering to Diaverum processes.

Review pre and post-haemodialysis care with patients.

Participate in quality and service improvement programs.

Requirements:

NMC Registered General Nurse.

Strong experience in a renal dialysis setting (2 years+).

Awareness and understanding of the NMC code of professional conduct.

In possession of, or working towards, a post-registration clinical course in Renal Nursing (ENB 136 or equivalent).

Ideally have a Mentorship/Teaching Qualification.

Have a positive and dynamic approach to providing safe and effective care.

Excellent communication skills.

What We Offer:

Full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

Monday to Saturday shifts, with no night or Sunday work.

Competitive Salary of £35,947 pa

Overtime opportunities and paid breaks

A focus on internal development and career progression, including opportunities to undertake relevant study.

35 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday), increasing with service.

Christmas and New Year's Day off.

Free Uniform (*3), Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine, and Christmas Meal.

Life Assurance, Peppy, We Care, Company Pension, Blue Light card, Perks and Concerts for Carers.

Why Choose Diaverum?

We're committed to nurturing your career and providing top-tier training. You'll also have access to a robust senior team structure and a dedicated mentor within the clinic.

At our clinic, you wont find managers tucked away on another floor we work side by side with our teams. With dedicated clinic admins and nurses desks right at the heart of patient care, were set up to support both our staff and our patients every step of the way.

Patient-Centred Care

Our exceptional nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 ensures you have ample time to provide holistic care to your patients. Our clinic is open from Monday to Saturday, offering you the flexibility and work-life balance you've been searching for. Plus, we value your downtime our clinic does not operate on Sundays.

COME GROW WITH US!

Join our team and embark on a rewarding career in renal nursing. Be part of a healthcare community dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. We encourage you to apply today, as we reserve the right to close this role early upon receiving a sufficient number of applications.

You must be able to work clinically in a renal setting.

Diaverum - Where Caring Meets Excellence in Renal Care.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Diaverum

Address

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

Employer's website

https://global.diaverum.com/ (Opens in a new tab)