Registered Nurse - Dearne Valley

Job description

Job responsibilities

Being a Dialysis nurse requires commitment and passion along with the skills and competencies to juggle the technical nursing aspect whilst giving holistic care. You will be working autonomously, responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care for dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease or acute kidney injury.

Dearne Valley Dialysis Unit operates 12 haemodialysis stations, serving up to 48 patients, in partnership with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust using only the latest equipment. Nursing is planned at a ratio of 1:4 patients.

This is a part time role of 23 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts Monday to Saturday between 6.30am to 6.00pm.

Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career, supported by dedicated Clinical Teachers. On joining, you will enroll on our 8 week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, which is accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association. Thereafter, we continue to provide training and education opportunities which significantly exceed the CPD hours required for NMC revalidation and help take your career to the next level.

We offer a competitive salary UPTO £33,075 (pro rata) - Progression through the pay scale will be underpinned by a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role, allowing employees greater career development potential, aligned to in-house training programmes.

No Sunday or Night Shift Working Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service Christmas Day and New Years Day off Overtime (time and a half after completing full-time hours 150 hours every 4 weeks) Paid Breaks Free Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal Health Shield Company paid Health Cash Plan Long Service Vouchers Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral if successful) Sick Pay Cycle to Work Scheme

• Support for training where applicable for career development
• bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GPs and Counsellors
• Blue Light Card -discounts online and in-store.
• iChoose Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts

We are theleading provider of dialysis servicesto the NHS, operating52 partnership dialysis unitsthat together provide regular dialysis treatment to over3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over344,000 patients worldwideacrossover 4,000 clinics.

We also operate44 production sites on all continentsto provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables.1 in every 2 of all dialysis machinesused around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the3rd largest medical devices company inthe world.

For more information please visit Fresenius Medical Cares provider website: www.nephrocare.co.uk

We are a growing and ambitious company who invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow too. Come on our journey with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptional care you give!

Nurse posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration

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

Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Ltd

Address

Dearne Valley NHS Dialysis Unit, Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

South Yorkshire

S64 0AZ

Employer's website

http://www.freseniusmedicalcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)