Job summary
Senior Staff nurses are responsible for the delivery of high standards of holistic care and service to the patients using the nursing model implemented on the unit by providing safe haemodialysis treatment as per the prescription.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver a high standard of individualised care whilst promoting patient-focused care.Mentor and assist team members.
- Provide safe haemodialysis treatment in line with patient prescription.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and with external organisations and hospital trusts.
- Promote and demonstrate effective communication at all times with patients, users and providers to the service.
- Adhere to company procedures, guidelines and policies and assist in implementation and review.
- Continuously develop knowledge and skills relevant to delivering a high standard of care to patients.
- Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and assist in the evaluation of evidence to improve and develop patient care.
About us
At DaVita UK, we are dedicated to making a positive impact
in the lives of over 2,000 patients across England and Wales by delivering
high-quality, compassionate dialysis care. As a proud part of DaVita
International, we are united by a shared mission to transform the landscape of
renal treatment and enhance the quality of life for individuals receiving
dialysis across the globe.
When you join us at
DaVita, you become part of something truly specialour unique Community First,
Company Second culture, fondly known as The Village. Here, we prioritise
building strong, supportive relationships with each other and our patients,
fostering a sense of belonging and purpose that sets us apart.
What We Offer
- Salary depending upon experience
- Company Pension Scheme
- 35 days' paid leave per annum, including bank holidays
- Monday to Saturday working pattern
- Day shifts only
- A commitment to your training and development
- A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter
- An exciting, collaborative and driven multinational environment
- Live our mission: To be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice
- Dedication, above all, to caring for our patients and teammates
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide safe haemodialysis treatment for patients as per their prescription
- To promote patient focused care
- While working as a team member demonstrate competence and share specialist knowledge and skills to all team members to develop clinical and professional nursing practice
- Maintain safe practice in a safe environment, ensuring procedures to minimise the risks associated with the use of hazardous chemicals and exposure to blood inherent in the dialysis process are adhered to
- To demonstrate a high degree of co-ordination and dexterity when cannulating access for dialysis. To be able to teach and assess other staff members
- To actively reduce the risk of injury to staff by promoting a safe environment and consideration of personal safeties when cannulating i.e. prevent needlestick injury and prevent back injury
- To demonstrate competence with the use of dialysis machines required to dialyse patients. To be able to prepare, use and clean said equipment and to programme and deliver individual patient treatments. To be able to teach these skills to other staff members and patients
- Have active involvement in making decisions in a nurse-led satellite unit, utilising all available information, including clinical environmental and corporate
- Ensure and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients;
- To help provide clinical cover if required within other Renal Services units
- Participate in collaborative work/education collaborative programmes established with the referring trusts; this will occasionally involve working at trusts sites
- Adhere to company procedures, guidelines and policies and participate in the promotion of the unit and the Company.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide safe haemodialysis treatment for patients as per their prescription
- To promote patient focused care
- While working as a team member demonstrate competence and share specialist knowledge and skills to all team members to develop clinical and professional nursing practice
- Maintain safe practice in a safe environment, ensuring procedures to minimise the risks associated with the use of hazardous chemicals and exposure to blood inherent in the dialysis process are adhered to
- To demonstrate a high degree of co-ordination and dexterity when cannulating access for dialysis. To be able to teach and assess other staff members
- To actively reduce the risk of injury to staff by promoting a safe environment and consideration of personal safeties when cannulating i.e. prevent needlestick injury and prevent back injury
- To demonstrate competence with the use of dialysis machines required to dialyse patients. To be able to prepare, use and clean said equipment and to programme and deliver individual patient treatments. To be able to teach these skills to other staff members and patients
- Have active involvement in making decisions in a nurse-led satellite unit, utilising all available information, including clinical environmental and corporate
- Ensure and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients;
- To help provide clinical cover if required within other Renal Services units
- Participate in collaborative work/education collaborative programmes established with the referring trusts; this will occasionally involve working at trusts sites
- Adhere to company procedures, guidelines and policies and participate in the promotion of the unit and the Company.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Renal/Dialysis Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Adult Nursing Degree
- NMC Registration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Renal/Dialysis Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Adult Nursing Degree
- NMC Registration
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
