Job summary
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 worlds
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!
Main duties of the job
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.
Lytham St Annes/Clifton Dialysis Unit operates 24
haemodialysis stations, serving up to 112 patients, in partnership with Royal
Preston Hospitals NHS Trust using only the latest equipment. Nursing is planned
at a ratio of 1:4 patients, and you will be supported by HCAs on each shift.
This
is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week. Current days are working
various shifts between 6.30am to 11.00pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday and 6.30am to
6.00pm Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday.
About us
Who is Fresenius Medical Care?
We are theleading provider of dialysis
servicesto the NHS, operating52 partnership dialysis
unitsthat together provide regular dialysis treatment to over3,800
NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating
over344,000 patients worldwideacrossover 4,000 clinics.
We also operate44 production sites on all
continentsto provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines,
dialysers and related disposables.1 in every 2 of all dialysis
machinesused around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care
and we are the3rd largest medical devices company in the world.
For more information please visit Fresenius Medical
Cares 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
FRES21
Job description
Job responsibilities
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 worlds
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.
Lytham St Annes/Clifton Dialysis Unit operates 24
haemodialysis stations, serving up to 112 patients, in partnership with Royal
Preston Hospitals NHS Trust using only the latest equipment. Nursing is planned
at a ratio of 1:4 patients, and you will be supported by HCAs on each shift.
This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week.
Current days are working various shifts between 6.30am to 11.00pm
Monday/Wednesday/Friday and 6.30am to 6.00pm Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday.
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 £33,075 - 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
* Unsocial
Hours Payments
* Company
Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
* 33 Days
Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
* Christmas
Day and New Years Day off
* Overtime
(time and a half after completing full-time hours 150 hours every 4 weeks)
* Paid Breaks
* Free
Parking, 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.
*
iChoose Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone
contracts
Who is Fresenius Medical Care?
We are theleading provider of dialysis
servicesto the NHS, operating52 partnership dialysis
unitsthat together provide regular dialysis treatment to over3,800
NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating
over344,000 patients worldwideacrossover 4,000 clinics.
We also operate44 production sites on all
continentsto provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines,
dialysers and related disposables.1 in every 2 of all dialysis
machinesused around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care
and we are the3rd largest medical devices company in the world.
For more information please visit Fresenius Medical
Cares 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
FRES21
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
- Lytham St Annes/Clifton Dialysis Unit operates 24 haemodialysis stations, serving up to 112 patients, in partnership with Royal Preston Hospitals NHS Trust using only the latest equipment. Nursing is planned at a ratio of 1:4 patients, and you will be supported by HCAs on each shift.
- This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts between 6.30am to 11.00pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday and 6.30am to 6.00pm Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Ltd
Address
Lytham St Annes
Lytham St Annes
United Kingdom
FY8 1PB