Renal Haemodialysis Nurse
Job Description
Job title: Renal Haemodialysis Nurse
Company: NHS
Job description: The Ashford Renal Satellite Unit is a nurse led satellite unit; our main unit is based in Canterbury. There are 5 satellite units based in East and West Kent.A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Band 5 Nurse to join our team at the Ashford Renal Satellite Unit to cover maternityAt WHH Renal Unit, we look after a variety of patients from many different ethnic, socio-economic and religious backgrounds, we have 15 dialysis stations, we work really closely with our patients as we see them three times a week and provide the best care for them to help them cope with their chronic condition. We are open Monday to Saturday: 06:50-18:50 and we also cover an on-call service every month.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 WHH. 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 can be given, if you are willing to learn. 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 jobWe 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 weekWe 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.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 nursesAbout usWe always try and model the Trust values as a team, we have mental health first aiders, well-being champions, workplace contacts, Women’s’ network and menopause advocate, staff well-being is vital to patient safety and happy staff mean happy patients. If you feel that this is a team, you will feel comfortable being part of then please apply. If you want to contact any of the team, then please speak to resourcing who will put you in touch with us.The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted03 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro-rata and dependent on experienceContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number344-4330KCHJob locationsAshford Renal Satellite Unit WHHKennington Road WillesboroughAshford KentTN240LZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’.Person SpecificationEssentialEssential
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Completion of Preceptorship
Skills and ExperienceEssential
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Time management and personal organisation skills
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Basic clinical skills
Desirable
- Connection/disconnection of temporary dialysis catheters for dialysis purposes intravenous drugs
- Cannulation of Arterial/Venous Fistulae/Graft
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Person SpecificationEssentialEssential
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Completion of Preceptorship
Skills and ExperienceEssential
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Time management and personal organisation skills
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Basic clinical skills
Desirable
- Connection/disconnection of temporary dialysis catheters for dialysis purposes intravenous drugs
- Cannulation of Arterial/Venous Fistulae/Graft
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Expected salary: £29970 – 36483 per year
Location: Ashford, Kent
