Job summary
This
is a great opportunity to join the renal dialysis team at South Tyneside and
Sunderland NHS Trust.
Sunderland
Satellite Dialysis Units are based in Durham and Washington and are part of the
Renal Outpatient Team. You will work
alongside specialist experienced renal staff to provide safe effective care for
our patients.
We
are looking to recruit a dynamic and forward thinking registered nurse to work
as part of this team. Renal experience
is desirable but not essential for this role.
The
successful candidate will be supernumerary for 6 months and trained in all
aspects of the role with competency based assessments and mentoring.
This vacancy is not suitable for international nurses wishing to join the Trust as an Adaptation Nurse. These vacancies will be advertised separately via NHS Jobs when they arise.
This
is currently a 6 day service Monday to Saturday 06:00 17:30
Hours:
37.5 hours per week.
If
you are interested in this post please contact Rona Ymballa or Vasily George.
Call
0191 5410265 / 0191 5027552
Or
email
rona.ymballa@nhs.net
vasily.george@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Renal Satellite Units provide outpatient
dialysis care to patients living in and around Washington and Durham
The
successful candidate will be (when fully trained) will be responsible for delivering
prescribed dialysis care to the outpatient population, coordinating patient
flow and the day to day running of the unit
This
is currently a 6 day service working Monday to Saturday
Shifts include 3 long days - 06:00 17:00, or
06:30 17:30 and, 1 half day - 06:30-12:30 or, 11:30-17:00
Staff can rotate between Washington and Durham
on a weekly basis
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionatenursing care for patients designated to their care.
To always work to the NMC Code
To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements ofdelegation.
Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of theward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or deputy.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionatenursing care for patients designated to their care.
To always work to the NMC Code
To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements ofdelegation.
Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of theward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or deputy.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or willingness to undertake degree studies.
- Clinical Teaching experience.
- Mentorship preparation.
- Teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a registered nurse.
- Current experience in renal nursing.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
- Male and female catheterization competencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or willingness to undertake degree studies.
- Clinical Teaching experience.
- Mentorship preparation.
- Teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a registered nurse.
- Current experience in renal nursing.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
- Male and female catheterization competencies.
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.
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.
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Washington Primary Care Centre
Parkway
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE38 7QZ
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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