Staff Nurse-1

Fresenius Medical Care; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Sunday or Night Shift

Company Pension Scheme

33 Days Holiday

Christmas Day and New Year's Day off

Overtime pay

Free parking

Health cash plan

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care invites applications for a Registered Nurse to join the Renal Dialysis Unit in Bridgend. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours) with shift patterns between 6.30am and 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday; you will assess care needs and deliver holistic dialysis care to patients with CKD or AKI.

As the world’s largest provider of dialysis products and services, we offer extensive training, development opportunities, a competitive salary up to £35,000, and a benefits package including

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with general/learning disability/mental health background or renal experience.
• Ability to assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate dialysis care.
• Willingness to train in renal dialysis under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate dialysis care for CKD/AKI patients.
• Provide holistic nursing care and work autonomously within the unit.
• Support a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio and adhere to shifts 6.30am–6.00pm, Monday to Saturday.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Renal dialysis experience

Autonomous working

Holistic patient care

Education

NMC Nursing Registration

Job description

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit

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.

Bridgend Dialysis Unit is a brand-new clinic opening very soon. It will operate 21 haemodialysis stations, serving between 60 and 80 patients.Nursing is planned at a ratio of 1:3 patients.

This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week. You'll be working various shifts Monday to Saturday between 6.30am to 6.00pm.

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 enrol 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 UPTO £35,000 - 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 listed below:

• 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, free Uniform, Team & 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.

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 4,000 clinics.

We also operate 44 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 inthe world.

For more information please visit Fresenius Medical Care's provider website: www.nephrocare.co.uk

We are a growing and ambitious company who invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow too. Come on our journey with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptional care you give!

Nurse posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer

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