Job summary
An exciting opportunity as risen as we are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated renal nurse who is looking to take the next stage in their career development and join our successful and rapidly expanding Renal Home Therapy Service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, forward thinking and motivated nurse, who has a broad renal experience with significant skills in dialysis, demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills and who is committed to providing high quality care.
The post offers the opportunity to develop management skills as well as developing existing or new specialist nursing skills.
Main duties of the job
You will have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to motivate your team - leading by example and empowering staff in their personal and professional development to undertake a greater range of clinical skills to maintain and continuously improve the excellent standards of patient care.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to demonstrate leadership and a sound understanding of renal nursing and dialysis. You will have been experienced, competent and skilled in operating and handling dialysis machines.You will be part of a dynamic moving forward thinking multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality individualised evidence based care. You will have outstanding organisational skills and in addition to working autonomously as well as being part of the wider Home Therapies Team, able to work well under pressure and use your initiative.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full UK driving license and a car for work purposes is essential.The department is based at Bradford Royal Infirmary and covers the wider Bradford and Airedale area.
There is the opportunity for professional development and an individualised in-service induction package will be available for the successful applicant, supported by the Renal Clinical Educator.
You will follow a structured programme to prepare you for working within the Renal Home Therapy Service. In addition our priority is to provide development opportunities that help you to develop essential leadership skills by attending a structured course designed to promote leadership essentials for all staff.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Senior Sister Collette Devlin on 01274 382268
Closing Date: 17.04.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registration experience at band 5 in NHS setting
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English.
- Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills
- Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Understanding of current National, Regional and Local nursing issues
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
- Owns a full driving licence and has own car for work purpose
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospitals
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ