Dialysis Nurse North

Your Role Bringing our expertise as a reliable partner and advocate for our patients through every single step of their dialysis journey is very important to us. By sharing our experience with you, we can offer you the opportunity to become a valued member of our compassionate and innovative team, helping us to improve the quality of life for our patients.

Cardiff North Dialysis Unit is a dynamic 32 station unit providing haemodialysis treatment for 128 patients in partnership with the NHS Trust. The unit operates safe staffing with a protected 3:1 patient to nurse ratio. We are committed to supporting your professional journey. Whether youre a newly qualified nurse, have no prior dialysis experience or returning to practice we offer a fantastic Preceptorship Programme which is designed to help you transition smoothly and excel in your career.

Training is provided on a supernumerary basis by an allocated unit mentor(s), which is supported by the Practice Development Nurse team with regular on-site meetings., Your main responsibilities:

• Develop and expand theoretical knowledge and practical skills involved in the care of a dialysis patient.
• Demonstrate competent and efficient patient assessment care needs, coordinating with the unit link role resources and multidisciplinary team, to ensure patients receive their optimum care.
• Demonstrate a proactive mentorship approach to the team, acting as a resource in the unit team, empowering patients, qualified nurses, ancillary staff and student nurses to share knowledge and skills.
• Promote and maintain professional relationships with both patients and Trust staff to enhance the business excellence and partnership with B Braun Avitum UK Ltd.
  
  Qualified nurse with current NMC registration.
• Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.
• Committed and eager to learn new skills.
• An excellent communicator.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Aptitude for acquiring clinical skill techniques.
• Flexible to cover the needs of the patients/unit.
  
  Working hours:
  
  37.5 hours per week. Monday to Saturday on a rolling rota. No Sunday or night shifts!3 x 11.5 hour shifts per week plus an additional top up shift every 4 weeks.
  
  Long Day = 07:00 18:30 Salary band: £32,555 - £39,629 Salary will be dependent on previous dialysis experience or experience working in acute care., 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• NMC registration paid for
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Paid breaks
• Enhancements payable for unsocial hours
• Christmas Day and New Years Day off
• 3x Salary life assurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and family friendly payments
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme
• And much more