Senior Staff Nurse

Role Staff Nurse, Senior Staff Nurse/Senior Sister, Senior Nurse

Posted 4 Mar 2025

Closes 4 Apr 2025

Job Description

Senior Staff Nurse - Join Our Renal Nursing Team!

Calling All Experienced Nurses Dedicated to Renal Care!

Are you an experienced and dedicated nurse looking for a rewarding career in renal care? Diaverum, in partnership with the NHS, is thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our newly acquired Clifton dialysis clinic (Lytham St Annes, Lancashire).

As this is a new clinic for Diaverum please be advised that the clinic location will be relocating within the Blackpool area in approx. 12 months time.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Undertake the role of Nurse in Charge and occasionally deputize for the clinic manager.
2. Provide mentorship to the team, empowering fellow nurses and staff to share knowledge and skills.
3. Take ownership of care programs for renal patients, performing patient assessments throughout treatment.
4. Ensure the delivery of exceptional patient-centred care at all times.
5. Prepare and monitor dialysis machines and systems, adhering to Diaverum processes.
6. Review pre and post-hemodialysis care with patients.
7. Participate in quality and service improvement programs.

Requirements:

1. NMC Registered General Nurse.
2. Strong experience in a renal dialysis setting (2 years+).
3. Awareness and understanding of the NMC code of professional conduct.
4. In possession of, or working towards, a post-registration clinical course in Renal Nursing (ENB 136 or equivalent).
5. Ideally have a Mentorship/Teaching Qualification.
6. Have a positive and dynamic approach to providing safe and effective care.

What We Offer:

1. Full-time position (37.5 hours per week), with paid breaks.
2. Monday to Saturday shifts, with no night or Sunday work.
3. Competitive Salary of up to £42,594 depending on dialysis experience.
4. Overtime paid at time and a half after completing full-time hours.
5. 35 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service.
6. A focus on internal development and career progression, including opportunities to undertake relevant study.
7. A supportive and dynamic work environment with a strong focus on team collaboration, including health and wellbeing activities.
8. Enjoy holidays on Christmas and New Year's Day.
9. Free Uniform (*3), Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine, and Christmas Meal.
10. Life Assurance, Peppy, We Care, Company Pension.
11. Referral scheme paying up to £1,000.

Why Choose Diaverum?

We're committed to nurturing your career and providing top-tier training. New nurses at Diaverum embark on an 8-week supernumerary period, guided by our experienced Clinical Leads. This intensive training sets you up for success and growth throughout your career at Diaverum. You'll also have access to a robust senior team structure and a dedicated mentor within the clinic.

Patient-Centred Care

Our exceptional nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 ensures you have ample time to provide holistic care to your patients. Our clinic is open from Monday to Saturday, offering you the flexibility and work-life balance you've been searching for. Plus, we value your downtime – our clinic does not operate on Sundays.

COME GROW WITH US!

Join our team and embark on a rewarding career in renal nursing. Be part of a healthcare community dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. We encourage you to apply today, as we reserve the right to close this role early upon receiving a sufficient number of applications.

Diaverum - Where Caring Meets Excellence in Renal Care.