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Job summary

Main area
Haemodialysis
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-9030KCH
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Alan Squirrel Renal Unit Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital
Town
Margate Kent
Salary
per annum
Closing
17/04/2025 23:59

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Haemodialysis Nurse

Band 5

Job overview

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 5 Nurse to join our team at the Alan Squirrel Renal Satellite Unit as we are expanding to have a twilight shift . If you are an experienced Band 5 Nurse, who is motivated and enthusiastic, then come and join our friendly team of Nurses and become part of the Kent Kidney Care Centre based at the QEQM. If you are looking to expand your skills and learn how to deliver haemodialysis to both inpatients and outpatients, then this is the role for you.

We are looking for someone who is kind and caring and who wants to be part of a team who advocate and make evidence-based decisions for patients in a nurse led unit.

It would be an asset to have Renal experience, but this is not essential as training will be given. To find out more about this vacancy please contact the resourcing team, who will put you in touch with the recruiting Manager.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, has a kind and caring attitude towards patients and colleagues and can be a positive team member. Within this role you will be looking after patients who have a chronic condition who attend the unit three times a week

We will provide the in-house training you require to safely carry out your role in dialysis which includes specific dialysis training and further development opportunities within your role.

The main duties of this role include providing haemodialysis care to renal patients on a daily basis including fluid management, recording observations, daily weights intravenous medication, pressure sore prevention, vascular access care and diabetes management.

After training you will be expected to connect & disconnect patients from dialysis, using their vascular access, this could be via a central venous catheter, a fistula or a graft, you will be responsible for the care you provide to the patients and accountable to the senior team.

We also work closely with the multidisciplinary team, this includes Dieticians, Access team, AKC nurses, Counsellors, Renal Care Navigator, Renal Registrars, Renal Consultants and Transplant nurses

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse
  • Degree in Nursing Studies
Desirable criteria
  • Mentor Qualification
  • Completion of Preceptorship
  • ENB 998 ENB 136 or Equivalent

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 6 months clinical experience in an acute Trust.
  • Delivery of evidence-based practice
  • Demonstrates patient-focused approach
  • Venepuncture Cannulation
  • Basic IT skills
  • Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
  • Ability to develop good working relationships with others
  • Time management and personal organisational skills
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience at Band 5 (ideally renal
  • Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
  • Evidence of on-going personal & professional development
  • Cannulation of arterial/venous fistulae/ graft
  • Connection/disconnection of temporary dialysis catheters for patients on haemodialysis IV drug administration

Governance

Essential criteria
  • NMC code of conduct Clinical Governance Infection Control Policies
Desirable criteria
  • Local Nursing Standards
  • Datix reporting

Personal & Professional Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Keep abreast of current professional issues and maintain knowledge & skills necessary to remain a credible practitioner.
  • Attend Renal Masterclasses/ SIMS training and any other in- house training provided by the renal department.
Desirable criteria
  • Adhere to all local and Trust policies & protocols to maintain the highest standards of patient care
  • Promote & maintain effective working relationships with patients/ carers/ staff & other AHPs

Other Requirments

Essential criteria
  • Upholds and models the Trust values
  • Able to travel to other dialysis units to attend meetings and support other units as and when required.
  • Attend & participate in regular unit staff meetings
Desirable criteria
  • Understand the importance of staff well-being and the impact this has on both mental & physical health
  • Utilise the resources the Trust has on offer to promote own well-being

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Shelley Clark
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01843 234519
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