Job summary We are looking to recruit a B5 Dialysis Nurse who takes patient centred care to the heart of their role. If you are experienced, dedicated and proactive you will enjoy the post at our Aintree Satellite Dialysis Unit, based at Aintree Hospital. We are a LUFT dialysis centre and have 9 units across Merseyside and strive to provide excellent care and standards to our dialysis population. The unit currently has 12 stations with 3 shifts of patients per day .The unit is open Mon - Sat 0700-0000hrs with shifts that include a variation of 0700-15.30/1500-0000 and 0700-18.30hrs. It is a Nurse Led Unit with 2 Consultant Nephrologists, and a dietician as a part of our MDT. We follow the Named Nurse Concept and all Dialysis staff have a cohort of patients to monitor and provide an Holistic approach to care. Main duties of the job Management of patients undergoing Haemodialysis Modalities - all aspects of care pre, during and post dialysis. Monthly patients reviews and Risk assessments Wellbeing reviews / Psychological support Patient education Monitoring and audit Participation in MDT's About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience. The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond. To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf Follow us on Social Media: Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals Careers Instagram - LUHFTcareers Twitter - LUHFTcareers Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 287-RMED-429-24 Job locations Aintree Hospital Aintree Dialysis Unit Lower Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Job description Job responsibilities General Care of dialysis patients Observations Diet and fluid restriction advice Commencing and completing dialysis sessions Adherence to Policy and procedure Adherence to IPC guidance Adherence to Confidentiality, Dignity and Privacy guidelines Care Kindness and Mindfulness Teaching and assessing Student Nurses and other staff as required Supporting managers and colleagues - Team approach Job description Job responsibilities General Care of dialysis patients Observations Diet and fluid restriction advice Commencing and completing dialysis sessions Adherence to Policy and procedure Adherence to IPC guidance Adherence to Confidentiality, Dignity and Privacy guidelines Care Kindness and Mindfulness Teaching and assessing Student Nurses and other staff as required Supporting managers and colleagues - Team approach Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, current NMC registration Diploma in Nursing Desirable Mentorship/teaching qualification Post registration qualification in relevant specialty Experience Essential Post registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies Experience within relevant clinical setting Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment. Evidence of working with students Desirable Recent acute hospital experience [including as a student nurse] Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance Demonstrates awareness of own limitations Skills Essential Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately Ability to work as part of a team Ability to support less experienced staff Ability to problem solve Good written and verbal communication skills Desirable Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing Other Essential Supportive of colleagues Ability to work in changing environments Committed to high standards of patient care Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour Maintain both personal and professional development Willingness to be flexible and adaptable Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, current NMC registration Diploma in Nursing Desirable Mentorship/teaching qualification Post registration qualification in relevant specialty Experience Essential Post registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies Experience within relevant clinical setting Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment. Evidence of working with students Desirable Recent acute hospital experience [including as a student nurse] Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance Demonstrates awareness of own limitations Skills Essential Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately Ability to work as part of a team Ability to support less experienced staff Ability to problem solve Good written and verbal communication skills Desirable Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing Other Essential Supportive of colleagues Ability to work in changing environments Committed to high standards of patient care Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour Maintain both personal and professional development Willingness to be flexible and adaptable 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Aintree Hospital Aintree Dialysis Unit Lower Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)