Haemodialysis staff nurse - Band 5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 position to support the newly built Croydon Haemodialysis Unit (CHU)

The new satellite dialysis unit is based at Croydon University Hospital but is managed by the Renal Unit at St Helier Hospital in partnership with Renal Services UK.

The St Helier Renal Unit has been offering renal replacement therapy for over 50 years as a tertiary renal referral centre. The unit is one of the 5 largest in England.

The new Croydon Haemodialysis Unit consists of 28 dialysis stations and can accommodate a capacity of 130 patients to start with.

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Renal Nurse with excellent dialysis and leadership experience.

Main duties of the job

Staff Nurse - Croydon Satellite Dialysis Unit

The Staff Nurse will deliver high quality nursing care to patients, as part of a team. The post holder is responsible for their own practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care to dialysis patients as well as ensuring an excellent learning environment for patient and staff.

With the support of the Clinical Matron and Lead Clinicians, he/ she will need to provide holistic care to renal dialysis patients and comply with specific infection and dialysis guidelines.

The post holder must have excellent interpersonal skills and have the capacity to work autonomously as a clinical expert. He/she will preferably need to have renal nursing experience, or have a keen interest to be trained in dialysis care. He/she must also be self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

About us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Healthcare Assistant Role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Awareness of current nursing issues

Desirable

• Diploma or degree
• Competence in additional skills (e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, dialysis)

Experience

Essential

• Healthcare experience
• Evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Previous experience in renal nursing
• Acute NHS hospital experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent general nursing skills

Desirable

• Computer skills
• Counselling skills
• Presentation and teaching skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrated interest in Renal Nursing
• Supportive to colleagues Demonstrated willingness to learn

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Mayday Dialysis Unit

Croydon

CR7 7YE

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343-6290307-SK-RB-A