Nurse Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Registered Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit

Are you a NMC registered nurse seeking an opportunity to learn specialist skills in renal dialysis nursing, or an experienced renal nurse looking to advance 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 with the right attitude and aptitude we have an opportunity for you.

• 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.
• Sparkhill Dialysis Unit operates 24 haemodialysis stations, serving up to 96 patients, in partnership with University Hospitals of Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust using only the latest equipment. Nursing is planned at a ratio of 1:4 patients.
• This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts Monday to Saturday between 6.30am to 6.30pm.

• 8 week Fundamental Dialysis Programme accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association, with ongoing training and education opportunities exceeding CPD hours required for NMC revalidation.
• Progression through the pay scale underpinned by a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role, aligned to in-house training programmes.
• Additional benefits include:

• 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 Uniform, Tea & 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 GPs and Counsellors
• Blue Light Card discounts online and in-store

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 in the 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.