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Job summary

Main area
Haemodialysis
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 days per week - combination of 12 hour, 7.5 hour and 6 hour shifts)
Job ref
320-MED-1448
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/11/2024 23:59
Interview date
27/11/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Registered Nurse

Band 5

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

Recognized nationally for our passion to deliver high quality compassionate care we are looking for Registered Nurses to join our established friendly renal team.

The Renal Dialysis Unit is a purpose built unit with 55 dialysis stations providing chronic haemodialysis and acute treatments including haemodiafiltration and plasma exchange. This is a rewarding role working closely with patients to ensure they obtain optimal care in the haemodialysis setting. 

Experience is not essential as all staff are well supported by our Practice development facilitator and we have comprehensive competency packages in place for all new starters. However you must be able to demonstrate a flexible approach within the working environment and a willingness to develop clinical skills. The Unit operates Monday to Saturday from 06:30 till 00:30 and you must be flexible to cover shifts within these hours over 4 days per week.

Please contact us for an informal visit and see what we can offer you.

We are looking for a Registered nurse who are committed to individualised patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

  • Ensuring consistent delivery of patient care, assessing care needs & implementing agreed nursing and clinical standards.
  • Delivering haemodialysis treatment to CKD patients who attend the unit 3 times a week.
  • Managing a clinical workload
  • Working with the MDT to ensure that the needs of the complex chronic patients are met.
  • Monitoring the quality of care delivered using clinical standards & audit and in conjunction with other members of the MDT takes necessary action to ensure excellence in nursing practice.
  • Participating in professional and personal development of the Nursing Team.
  • Supporting the nursing team in the clinical area to minimise and identify potential environmental & clinical risks.

Closing date of applications: 13 November 2024

Interview date: 27 November 2024

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person specification

Registration and Experience

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registration
  • NHS experience
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration experience
  • Experince in a dialysis unit

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Samantha Inger
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 789359
Additional information

Please contact myself, Swonie Mahowa, Liberty Berino or Anna Bilson for further information

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Team, Workforce Management
Training Centre
Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
Telephone
01332 788466
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