Job summary

Glaxo renal unit is a Haemodialysis unit providing 33 dialysis stations to chronic renal dialysis population; in addition to this the unit provides dialysis to the acute renal patients on ward 3 at Heartlands and the inpatient population where necessary.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated band 5 staff nurse to come and join the renal team. We have a range of opportunities within our innovative renal nursing team for those new to renal /dialysis extending to experienced haemodialysis nurses. We are happy to consider applications from newly qualified nurses.

The role provides an excellent development opportunity in renal care. You must be committed to delivering high standards of patient care and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. In return Renal Nursing can provide many career opportunities from nursing leadership within dialysis units to clinical nurse specialist posts.

Whilst you would be mainly based at Glaxo Renal Unit you may be required to rotate across to one of the satellite units. The unit runs three shifts from 0700hrs to 2400hrs Monday -- Saturday. With the opening of a Sunday shift starting in the February 2025.

Participation in the emergency out of hours on call haemodialysis service is included in this post after you have suitable experience

We will provide support and an individual development plan along with rotation to other dialysis units (and ward 3 if requested)

Main duties of the job

*To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients receiving haemodialysis.

*To ensure consistent delivery of planned care, maintaining agreed nursing and clinical standards.

*To act as a named nurse for an identified group of patients.

*To participate in the emergency out of hours on call haemodialysis service.

*To ensure that provision of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct is followed.

*To be familiar with and adhere to all Trust and local policies and procedures, undertaking any training to comply with these policies.

*To provide advice, support and information to patients and their relatives/friends as required.

*To participate in the demonstration of procedures to qualified and healthcare assistant staff.

*To participate in local teaching and induction programmes for qualified staff, healthcare assistants and learners.

*To teach nurses and other professionals, to assist in meeting training needs within the unit as directed by the Senior Sister within your

sphere of competence.

*To supervise student/learner nurses and demonstrate skills as a mentor providing a good learning environment.

*To perform staff appraisals in conjunction with the Senior Sister.

For further information or an informal visit contact Tracie Birch (Senior Sister Glaxo renal unit) on

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC

Experience

Essential

*Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months ) *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence *Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others *Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment *Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct *Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge *Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context *Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity *Awareness of health and safety issues

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Demonstrate achievement of numeracy (including drug administration calculations) and literacy skills. Ability to read / write and speak , receive and understand instructions in English *Good IT skills ability to record information electronically *Competent in a range of clinical skills willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required *Competent in managing the care of a group of patients / shift management and clinical leadership relevant to the practise setting *Professional appearance *Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned *Positive and enthusiastic attitude *Ability to communicate articulately others *Caring and approachable *Punctual *Reliable *Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required *The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty