Senior Dialysis Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wales is seeking an experienced haemodialysis nurse to join their caring team in Rhyl. The role requires ongoing support to the ward manager while providing clinical care and education to patients receiving haemodialysis. Candidates must hold a valid nursing registration and possess a national renal qualification or equivalent experience. The position offers a competitive salary along with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid qualifications.
• Experience in staff/patient education and multidisciplinary team management.
• Understanding of Renal NSF/Policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care for patients receiving haemodialysis.
• Supervise practice and carry out clinical audits.
• Assist with staffing levels on the dialysis unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical supervision

Patient care planning

Education

Registered Nurse

National recognised renal qualification or equivalent experience

Teaching qualification

Degree or working towards

Job description

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced dynamic haemodialysis nurse to join the established caring team on the dialysis unit at Glan Clwyd.

The post holder will be required to provide ongoing support to the ward manager and to assist with the management and organisation of the clinical area.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care for patients receiving haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration or plasma exchange.

Contribute to the education, development and line management of other staff members, qualified and unqualified.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families with minimal or no supervision.

Participation in the dialysis unit on call team is required as part of this senior role within the dialysis unit, along with assisting with the development of ward based dialysis provision on the established Renal ward.

Main duties of the job

To support the BCULB in achieving Renal Association guidelines.

Independently refers to other professionals in the case of patient need.

In conjunction with medical teams assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence based care for patients on haemodialysis, haemofiltration, haemodialfiltration and plasma exchange.

To facilitate, monitor and improve care both directly and indirectly.

Supervise practice, carries out clinical audit and develops practice through knowledge of research in conjunction with teaching of professional colleagues.

To provide a consistent approach and share best practice across BCULHB.

The haemodialysis nurse has responsibility for his/her own caseload of patients providing an organisational and support network in the planning, provision, surveillance and monitoring of haemodialysis patients.

The role also includes assisting with adequate staffing levels on the dialysis unit and the dedicated renal ward as required.

Liaise regularly with heamodialysis nurses across BCU.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• National recognised renal qualification or equivalent experience
• Teaching qualification
• Degree or working towards

Experience

• Experience of staff/ patient education
• An understanding of Renal NSF/Policies
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of change management
• Experience of collaboration for service development

Skills

Knowledge

• Knowledge of in centre HD and HHD
• Sound Knowledge of vascular access
• Experience with in centre HD and HHD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum, pro rata