Job summary
The Aubrey Williams Renal Unit at West Cornwall Hospital is a 9 station satellite unit of the main/acute dialysis unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro. We are a highly skilled dynamic team who are both passionate and dedicated to deliver the highest standards of holistic individualised patient care.
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and passionate Registered Nurse to join our dialysis team. Haemodialysis skills are preferable but not essential as full training and support will be given. Linked to the delivery of exemplary patient care we are committed to your personal professional development. The successful candidate will have access to a dedicated team of mentors, with training supported by the undertaking of a renal competency training pathway.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to maintain haemodialysis skills in order to support the renal unit.The post holder will need to work flexibly as part of the renal team. Willing to undertake a supported training programme if not experienced in Haemodialysis
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration.
- The ability to travel independently for patient visits and training and have unrestricted access to a motor vehicle insured for business purposes
Desirable
- University qualification in specialty
- Teaching I assessmentI mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience within specialty
- Audit / research experience
- Has an understanding of both Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
- Teaching and education experience
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration.
- The ability to travel independently for patient visits and training and have unrestricted access to a motor vehicle insured for business purposes
Desirable
- University qualification in specialty
- Teaching I assessmentI mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience within specialty
- Audit / research experience
- Has an understanding of both Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
- Teaching and education experience
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
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).
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