At Diaverum, we're excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a dialysis nurse to work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide continuing care and support to all Peritoneal Dialysis patients. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced renal nurse to establish a new PD service at Colchester hospital for Diaverum.
Main duties of the job
To work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide continuing care and support to all Peritoneal Dialysis patients. You will supervise and teach patients, carers, family members, junior members of staff and other learners as appropriate.
About us
Diaverums mission is to improve the quality of life for renal patients and we achieve this through our values of being competent, passionate and inspiring. Being one of the worlds leading renal care providers, Diaverum has over 35 nurse led kidney treatment centres in the UK offering haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home therapies, shared haemodialysis care and more. Our nurses are proud to work closely with NHS teams across the country to deliver quality treatments and holistic care to our patients with chronic kidney failure and other comorbidities.
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
* To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
* To assess, plan and evaluate individualised programmes of care for Peritoneal Dialysis patients in partnership with the patient, their carers, and the multi-disciplinary team.
* To support and assist in the health education and self-care of patients and their families.
* To ensure care is delivered in accordance with latest evidence based practice guidelines.
* To ensure that all changes to treatment are communicated to patients and carers over the telephone, checking understanding in a timely fashion.
* To ensure that patients and next of kin are informed and consented as appropriate.
* To maintain up-to-date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with the NMC and legal requirements.
Requirements:
* NMC Registered General Nurse.
* Familiarity with the NMC code of professional conduct.
* Ability to work autonomously and in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Positive and dynamic approach to delivering safe and effective care.
* Clinical experience in a renal setting is preferred but not essential, as we provide comprehensive training.
What we offer:
* Monday to Saturday shifts, with no night or Sunday work.
* Starting Salary of up to £41,759, based on dialysis experience.
* Overtime paid at time and a half after completing full-time hours.
* Opportunities for internal development and career progression.
* Generous holiday package.
* Holidays on Christmas and New Year's Day.
* Life Assurance, Peppy, We Care, Company Pension.
* Referral scheme paying up to £1,000.
Please note that clinical experience in a renal setting is preferred but not essential, as we provide comprehensive training.
COME GROW WITH US!
Join our team in Colchester and embark on a rewarding career in peritoneal dialysis nursing. Be part of a healthcare community dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. We encourage you to apply today, as we reserve the right to close this role early upon receiving a sufficient number of applications.
All positions at Diaverum are subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as part of our recruitment process.
Diaverum - Where Caring Meets Excellence in Renal Care.
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.
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