Band 5 - Haemodialysis Staff Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is looking for a qualified nurse to manage patient care and a team of Health Care Assistants. Responsibilities include developing care plans, maintaining patient safety and managing daily ward activities. Candidates must be NMC registered and demonstrate commitment to professional development. The trust offers excellent career growth opportunities and flexible working conditions, ensuring you can balance your career with your lifestyle.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous benefits

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• NMC registered and holds infection control training.
• Evidence of recent professional development.
• Post registration experience in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with team members and service users.
• Undertake assessment of patient care needs.
• Manage a group of Health Care Assistants.

Skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Teamworking

Knowledge of infection control standards

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

NMC registered

Post qualification in relevant speciality

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will liaise with key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users. Responsible for all aspects of patient care including assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff. Support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor safety and quality of care for patients. In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, responsible for day-to-day management of the ward. Manage a group of Health Care Assistants and assign delegated tasks. Ensure mandatory training and appraisal requirements for Health Care Assistants. Promote positive service incorporating patients’ feedback and act as an effective role model.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional behaviour and uphold the trust values.
• Undertake unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and develop evidence‑based care plans.
• Adhere to trust policies for nursing procedures and documentation.
• Collect and provide data for audits and monitoring of CQC standards.
• Contribute to evidence‑based guidelines relating to speciality.

Qualifications

• Essential: NMC registered, Infection control training, Evidence of recent professional development.
• Desirable: Post qualification in relevant speciality, Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification.

Experience

• Post registration experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
• Sound knowledge of infection control standards and audit/quality importance.
• Ability to plan, prioritise workload and negotiate communication.
• Team working and risk management improvement knowledge.
• Knowledge of ward audit requirements and safety standards.

Personal Qualities

• Initiative and problem solving.
• Teamworking and professional relationships.
• Enthusiastic, assertive and adaptable to change.
• Diplomatic, calm, flexible and approachable.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. We offer unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.