Bank Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 57,859,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care North Devon Renal Dialysis Unit is seeking a Bank Registered Nurse to join a specialist dialysis team. You will conduct holistic assessments, plan and evaluate care, and support patients with chronic kidney disease or acute kidney injury.

Operating 12 haemodialysis stations with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, the unit provides flexible shifts between 07:00 and 18:30, with an hourly rate of £22. This is a bank position offering varied shifts and DBS disclosure requirements.

Qualifications

• NMC registered general/mental health nurse practising licence is required.
• Renal dialysis nursing experience is not essential but desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care for dialysis patients.
• Provide holistic care while managing dialysis treatments autonomously with HCA support.
• Monitor and maintain dialysis sessions across the unit with patient safety as priority.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Description

Bank Registered Nurse – North Devon Renal Dialysis Unit

Are you an NMC Registered Nurse seeking an exciting new opportunity to learn specialist skills in renal dialysis nursing? You may have NHS experience or have worked in the private care sector, but whatever your Nursing background, with the right attitude and aptitude we have an opportunity for you!

What does the role involve?

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.

North Devon Unit operates 12 haemodialysis stations, serving up to 36 patients. Nursing is planned at a ratio 1:4 patients, and you will be supported by HCA’s on each shift.

This is a bank position. Current days are working various shifts between 07.00am and 18.30pm.

We offer a competitive Hourly rate of £22 per hour.

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,100 clinics.

We also operate 42 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

For more information please visit Fresenius Medical Care’s 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