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Paediatric Renal Nurse

Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Location
Cardiff
Salary
£28,834 to £35,099 per annum
Closing date
26 Jul 2024
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Are you a Paediatric Nurse looking for a new role and want to be trained in a new area? We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, experienced paediatric nurse who is willing to learn new skills to join the paediatric renal team.

Main duties of the job

Theaim of this post is to develop as a renal nurse within the clinical area. The post holder will provide direct care to renal patients under the supervision of senior colleagues whilst acquiring and developing the specialist skills and knowledge to meet the needs of this patient group.

The post holder will have a 6 month induction period within the haemodialysis unit rotating into renal outpatients where training on venepuncture, accessing port-a - caths, transplantation, transition, peritoneal dialysis will be provided. Once trained and experience gained the successful candidate will be expected to support the Haemodialysis on call service and will also have the opportunity to carry out community visit.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well,and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

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

Essential

  • First level Registration (Child)
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD


Desirable

  • PLS


Experience & Skills

Essential

  • Post Registration experience
  • Able to prioritise workload and that of others as appropriate
  • IT skills


Desirable

  • Previous experience in caring for children and young people with renal conditions
  • Flexible approach to work


Communication

Essential

  • Effective communication skills
  • Speaks and understands English well


Desirable

  • Ability to Speak Welsh


Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

001-NMR276-0724

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