Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE The Satellite Welshpool Renal Unit is a diverse department, caring for patients with Renal Failure from the pre-dialysis, to maintenance dialysis, conservative management, end of life care and supporting patients through transplantation. The department also provides support to patients whom develop acute renal failure. The role of the staff nurse within the department is diverse and you will be afforded the opportunity to care for patients undergoing dialysis in 3 main locations, on the dialysis unit, on our renal ward and within the critical care setting. The approach for caring for patients undergoing dialysis is truly multidisciplinary, you will be working closely with doctors, specialist nurses, dieticians, social worker, psychologist and the pharmacy department to deliver a high quality continuous care to the patients within the department. We are currently providing dialysis to 24 haemodialysis patients, the department will be moving to a 6 day service to accommodate capacity open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 06:30 to18:30 and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning, you will be required to support the service during this period. You will be expected for care for the patients whilst undergoing haemodialysis and support the holistic care of the patients, you will also support the multidisciplinary team meeting and be responsible for the long term care of a name group of patients. Main duties of the job IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of haemodialysis patients and their families. The post holder will assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members. The post holder will be expected to develop their knowledge and skills in renal nursing by working with the various renal specialist nurses and the other renal ward nurses. Duties and responsibilities have been classified as follows: Clinical Practice Clinical Governance Management and Leadership Education and Development Professional Development The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 050-NMR990-1024-A Job locations Welshpool Dialysis Unit, Victoria Memorial Hospital Salop Road Welshpool SY21 7DY Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential NMC Registered, Adult Nurse Desirable Evidence of post registration study and training eg POVA. Renal related qualification. Experience Essential Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care. Experience of providing holistic nursing care. Interested in developing renal related nursing skills. Desirable A clear understanding of the clinical governance framework. An ability to implement evidence based practice. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential NMC Registered, Adult Nurse Desirable Evidence of post registration study and training eg POVA. Renal related qualification. Experience Essential Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care. Experience of providing holistic nursing care. Interested in developing renal related nursing skills. Desirable A clear understanding of the clinical governance framework. An ability to implement evidence based practice. 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Welshpool Dialysis Unit, Victoria Memorial Hospital Salop Road Welshpool SY21 7DY Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)