Staff Nurse Colchester, England
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity in our Colchester clinic for a registered nurse who wants to make a difference in our patient’s lives.
You will provide patient care according to Diaverum procedures and in order 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 programme ‘d Academy’.
The Dialysis Clinic operates as a partnership agreement with Colchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The facility itself in Colchester is part of the Primary Care Centre, all on one level and in walking distance from Colchester University Hospital. The part of the building used for dialysis was modified and fitted to facilitate chronic dialysis treatment. This is a 20 station unit with a capacity to dialyze 120 patients. The unit operates Monday to Saturday, opening hours 06.30am-23.30pm. Access to the facility is by established routes, with a bus stop at the entrance to the PCC area and Colchester train station nearby. Staff are expected to cover shifts at Colchester Hospital, Renal Unit as part of the rota.
RESPONISIBILITIES:
- Take ownership of care programmes for renal patients including the initiation and termination of dialysis, whilst providing stable clinical care, emotional support and independence for patients
- Follow the tailored care plans to administer medications, fluid therapy or other appropriate treatments as per Consultant instructions and ensuring clinical activity is appropriately documented in the patient medical record
- Review pre and post haemodialysis care with patient
- Discuss health concerns with patient; review any concerns with the multi-disciplinary team as necessary
- Prepare and monitor dialysis machines and systems in line with Diaverum processes
- Monitor dialysis water treatment system for use according to the established procedures
- Act as a named staff nurse for a group of assigned patients ensuring ‘great care‘ is provided at all times
- Proactively participate in quality and service improvement programmes
REQUIREMENTS:
- NMC Registered General Nurse
- Awareness and Understanding of NMC code of professional conduct
- Be able to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team
- 1 year+ experience in general nursing / Applications from newly qualified Nurses are also welcomed
- Have a positive and dynamic approach to providing safe and effective delivery of care
- Excellent communication skills with fluency in English
Please note that for this role you must be able to work clinically in a renal setting.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Saturday, Shifts hours from 6:30am to 11:30pm and please note that there are no nights or Sunday working
- Competitive Salary of up to £32,422 pa depending on dialysis experience
- Up to £3,000 sign on bonus available
- Overtime paid at time and a half after completing full-time hours (150 hours every 4 weeks)
- Paid breaks
- A focus on internal development and career progression with opportunities to undertake relevant study
- 35 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
- Christmas and New Years Day off
- Parking available
- Correctly fitted and tested PPE
- Free Uniform (*3), Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal
- Life Assurance, Peppy, Stakeholder Company Pension
- Referral scheme paying up to £1,000
WHO WE ARE:
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 world’s leading renal care providers. Diaverum have over 25 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.
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