Renal Dialysis Nurse: Acute Care Specialist

University Hospitals of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is looking for a Renal Staff Nurse to join Ward 30 at Glenfield Hospital, a specialised renal unit delivering care to patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions, including haemodialysis. You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.

The role requires a minimum of 12 months post-registration NHS experience in an acute setting; applications from newly qualified nurses will not be

Qualifications

• 12 months post-registration NHS experience as a qualified Registered Nurse in an acute clinical setting.
• Applications from newly qualified nurses will not be considered.
• Strong communication, compassion and ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe nursing care to patients with acute and chronic renal conditions.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Provide care for patients receiving haemodialysis and monitor during treatment.
• Recognise and respond to deterioration and escalate with medical/outreach teams.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with Trust policies.

Skills

Renal dialysis care

Haemodialysis monitoring

Communication skills

Compassion

Work under pressure

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is looking for a Renal Staff Nurse to join Ward 30 at Glenfield Hospital, a specialised renal unit delivering care to patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions, including haemodialysis. You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.

The role requires a minimum of 12 months post-registration NHS experience in an acute setting; applications from newly qualified nurses will not be