Registered Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dialysis services provider in Barnstaple seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Renal Dialysis Unit. The role requires NMC registration and may involve caring for patients undergoing dialysis. Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary, excellent training opportunities, and a range of benefits including a generous holiday package and health plans.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £2,500

No Sunday or Night Shift Working

Company Pension Scheme

33 Days Holiday

Free Parking

Health cash plan

Employee saving scheme with discounts

Qualifications

• Must be an NMC Registered Nurse.
• Experience in renal dialysis or NHS background preferred.
• Ability to assess and develop care plans for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care to dialysis patients.
• Assess care needs and implement patient care plans.
• Work autonomously in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Renal dialysis experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit

This post is eligible for a Welcome Bonus of £2,500* (taxable) for successful candidates, split into 2 instalments, one at passing probation (6 months) and the next at 18 months in post (pro rata if applicable). Alternatively, we can offer relocation packages* for those looking to relocate to North Devon and the surrounding areas.

Are you an NMC Registered Nurse (General/Learning Disability/Mental Health) seeking an exciting new opportunity to learn specialist skills in renal dialysis nursing? Or are you an NMC Registered Nurse with renal experience, looking to take your next career steps with the world’s largest provider of dialysis products and services?

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 (Barnstaple) Dialysis Unit operates 20 haemodialysis stations, serving up to 64 patients, in partnership with the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust using only the latest equipment. Nursing is planned at a ratio of 1:4 patients, and you will be supported by a HCA.

This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours. Current days are working various shifts Monday to Saturday between 7.00am to 6.30pm.

What can we offer you?

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 up to £33,075 - 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.

Alongside this, we offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits, including:

• 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 Year’s Day off
• Overtime (time and a half after completing full-time hours – 150 hours every 4 weeks)
• Paid Breaks
• Free Parking, 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 GP’s and Counsellors
• Blue Light Card - discounts online and in-store
• iChoose – Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts

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.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Nurse posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.