Job summary We are looking for Registered Nurses to join our enthusiastic and motivated Renal Unit based at Colchester Hospital. You will have proven registered nurse experience in an acute environment, ideally within renal medicine We will support you to develop skills in renal nursing. You can expect to work in a progressive and motivated team who will actively encourage your development. Main duties of the job To act as the named nurse and effectively manage the care of a group of patients with renal failure alongside the renal team within the Nephrology department. To lead a team in the absence of the ward manager and /or deputy on a shift to shift basis To provide supervision and guidance for other more junior members of the team About us One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients. To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you. Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-HR1520-24 Job locations Colchester Colchester CO4 5JL Job description Job responsibilities Full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered Nurse oEvidence of ongoing professional development Desirable oPreparation for mentorship course oWillingness to undertake further education/renal nursing course Knowledge Essential Awareness and understanding of current Government/Trust initiatives/NMC Code of Conduct Knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice. Desirable Knowledge of developments in speciality and current issues driving nursing in general. Experience Essential Worked within the healthcare setting Desirable Experience in renal Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered Nurse oEvidence of ongoing professional development Desirable oPreparation for mentorship course oWillingness to undertake further education/renal nursing course Knowledge Essential Awareness and understanding of current Government/Trust initiatives/NMC Code of Conduct Knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice. Desirable Knowledge of developments in speciality and current issues driving nursing in general. Experience Essential Worked within the healthcare setting Desirable Experience in renal 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)