West Suffolk Dialysis Unit is one of four off-site Dialysis Units managed by Cambridge University Hospitals and is located within West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds.
We are a friendly and supportive nurse-led unit supported by our multi-disciplinary team colleagues from West Suffolk Hospital. You will be employed by Cambridge University Hospital working in partnership with Fresenius Medical Care. There may be the opportunity to spend time in one of our other satellite units to gain a further perspective on the role.
The 14 station satellite unit comprises of 11 operational stations and two isolation rooms, dialysing a mixture of long-term dialysis-dependent patients from in and around the surrounding area and any of our regular dialysis patients who become inpatients from West Suffolk Hospital.
The service runs from 07:00 – 23:30 Monday to Saturday. Our shift patterns are as follows: -
EARLY 07:00 AM – 15:30
LONG DAY 07:00 AM – 18.30
LATE 11:00 AM – 23:30
TWILIGHT 15:00 PM - 23:30
We are not open on Sundays unless the unit needs service provision or if Christmas/ New Year's Day falls Monday – Saturday.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate can work flexibly across a variety of these shifts.
Prior experience is desirable but not essential. We have a competency-based learning programme and an experienced team to support learning.
To provide a high standard of safe individualised, holistic and evidence-based patient focused care in consultation with the patient, relatives and the multidisciplinary team.
We welcome any interest and enquiries. Please contact the dialysis unit directly on 01284 712921 and speak to either Sister Irene Pantoja or Sister Marilyn Perry.
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values ofTogether – Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
• Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying
Interviews are due to be held on 23rd December 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
NOTE -As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024