Registered Nurse - Pontypool Dialysis Unit
B Braun Avitum (UK) Ltd
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Job summary
Bringing our expertise as a reliable partner and advocate for our patients through every single step of their dialysis journey is very important to us. By sharing our experience with you, we can offer you the opportunity to become a valued member of our compassionate and innovative team, helping us to improve the quality of life for our patients.
Pontypool Dialysis Unit is a dynamic 18 station unitproviding haemodialysis treatment for 66 patients in partnership with the NHS Trust. The unit operates safe staffing with a protected 3:1 patient to nurse ratio.
We are committed to supporting your professional journey. Whether you're a newly qualified nurse, have no prior dialysis experience or returning to practice we offer a fantastic Preceptorship Programme which is designed to help you transition smoothly and excel in your career. Training is provided on a supernumerary basis by an allocated unit mentor(s), which is supported by the Practice Development Nurse team with regular on-site meetings.
Main duties of the job
To develop and expand theoretical knowledge and practical skills involved in the care of a dialysis patient
To demonstrate competent and efficient patient assessment care needs, coordinating with the unit link role resources and multidisciplinary team, to ensure patients receive their optimum care
To demonstrate a proactive mentorship approach to the team, acting as a resource in the unit team, empowering patients, qualified nurses, ancillary staff and student nurses to share knowledge and skills.
Hours of work:
Full time role working 37.5 hours per week
3 x 11.5 hour shifts per week plus an additional top up shift every 4 weeks
Long Day = 07:00 -18:30
Monday to Saturday on a rota'd shift system
No Sunday working
No night shifts
We expect staff to work flexibly and work shifts depending on the need of the business
- Please note, salary will be dependent on previous dialysis experience or experience working in acute care.
*Please note, job titles advertised might differ from those offered due to the need for broader appeal in adverts. Upon employment, titles might be adjusted to reflect specific roles and align with internal structures.
About us
In return we will provide the following benefits:
- Annual leave 35 days (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday)
- Enhancements payable for unsocial hours
- NMC Registration paid for
- Paid breaks
- Company Pension scheme - employer contribution match up to 7%
- Free onsite parking
- Paid leave for up to 1 day volunteering time
- Christmas Day and New Years Day off
- Training and validation support
- Life assurance 3 x annual salary
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Enhanced family friendly payments
- Recognition and long service awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Free Uniform
- Fruit basket provided once a month
- Health and wellbeing activities
- Group income protection
- Financial education support
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential Employee Assistance Helpline with qualified counsellors 24/7
- Access to our benefits app with fantastic discounts from hundreds of retailers and instant access to your digital payslip
Optional benefits:
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Blue Light Card
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to The Company Shop
- Costco wholesale membership
- WSL 40% off Will writing service
Date posted
24 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£30,420 to £37,030 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
NTX1076143
Job locations
Pontypool Dialysis Unit
Unit 3 Caerleon House, Mamhilad Park Estate
Pontypool
NP4 0HZ
Employer details
Employer name
B Braun Avitum (UK) Ltd
Address
Pontypool Dialysis Unit
Unit 3 Caerleon House, Mamhilad Park Estate
Pontypool
NP4 0HZ
Employer's website
https://www.bbraun.co.uk/en/company/career/avitum.html (Opens in a new tab)
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