Senior Staff Nurse

NHS; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Nurse to join their team in a dynamic clinic environment. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, mentoring fellow staff, and overseeing renal treatment programs. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes professional development and offers a competitive salary. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will be part of a team dedicated to improving the quality of life for renal patients. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with no night or Sunday shifts, and take advantage of numerous perks including generous holidays and career progression opportunities. Join us and grow your career in renal nursing!

Benefits

35 Days Holiday

Paid Breaks

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Referral Scheme

Free Uniform

Tea & Coffee

Flu Vaccine

Christmas Meal

Qualifications

• NMC Registered General Nurse with strong renal dialysis experience (2+ years).
• Possessing or working towards a post-registration clinical course in Renal Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the role of Nurse in Charge and provide mentorship to the team.
• Take ownership of care programs for renal patients and perform assessments.
• Prepare and monitor dialysis machines, ensuring exceptional patient care.

Skills

Renal Nursing

Patient Care

Mentorship

Dialysis Machine Operation

Assessment Skills

Education

NMC Registered General Nurse

Post-registration Clinical Course in Renal Nursing

Mentorship/Teaching Qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity in our Clifton clinic for a nurse who wants to make a difference in our patients lives and take on the role of Senior Nurse. You will provide patient care according to Diaverum procedures with the aim to increase the quality of life for our patients. A comprehensive professional training programme will be provided to you, including on-the-job training, e-learning and access to our in-house education programmed Academy.

Main duties of the job

Our senior nurses are responsible for undertaking the role of Nurse in Charge and when required deputise for the clinic manager; provide a mentorship approach to the team, empowering patients, qualified nurses and other staff to share knowledge and skills. You will take ownership of care programmes for renal patients and perform patient assessments throughout treatment ensuring great care is provided at all times. Further responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing and monitoring dialysis machines and systems in line with Diaverum processes; reviewing pre and post haemodialysis care with patients and participate in quality and service improvement programmes.

About us

Diaverum's mission is to improve the quality of life for renal patients and we achieve this through our values of being competent, passionate and inspiring. Being one of the worlds leading renal care providers. Diaverum have over 35 nurse led kidney treatment centres in the UK offering haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home therapies, shared haemodialysis care and more. Our nurses are proud to work closely with NHS teams across the country to deliver quality treatments and holistic care to our patients with chronic kidney failure and other comorbidities.

Job responsibilities

Your Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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

What We Offer:

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

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.