The Aubrey Williams Renal Unit at West Cornwall Hospital is a 9 station satellite unit of the main/acute dialysis unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro. We are a highly skilled dynamic team who are both passionate and dedicated to delivering the highest standards of holistic individualised patient care.
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and passionate Registered Nurse to join our dialysis team. Haemodialysis skills are preferable but not essential as full training and support will be given. Linked to the delivery of exemplary patient care, we are committed to your personal professional development. The successful candidate will have access to a dedicated team of mentors, with training supported by the undertaking of a renal competency training pathway.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be required to maintain haemodialysis skills in order to support the renal unit. The post holder will need to work flexibly as part of the renal team and be willing to undertake a supported training programme if not experienced in Haemodialysis.
About Us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job Responsibilities
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2. Professional registration and qualification checks
3. Employment history and reference checks
4. Occupational Health clearance
5. Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
6. Right to work in the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current NMC registration.
* The ability to travel independently for patient visits and training and have unrestricted access to a motor vehicle insured for business purposes.
Desirable
* University qualification in specialty.
* Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification.
Experience
Essential
* Relevant nursing experience within specialty.
* Audit/research experience.
* Has an understanding of both Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.
* Good standard of written and spoken English.
Desirable
* Teaching and education experience.
* Working in a multidisciplinary team.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address: West Cornwall Hospital, St Clare Street, Penzance, TR18 2PF
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