Registered Nurse - Newport Dialysis Unit

Job summary Bringing our expertise as a reliablepartner and advocate for our patients through every single step of theirdialysis journey is very important to us.
By sharing our experience with you,we can offer you the opportunity to become a valued member of our compassionateand innovative team, helping us to improve the quality of life for ourpatients.Newport Dialysis Unit is a dynamic 30 station unit providing haemodialysis treatment for 120 patients in partnership with the NHS Trust.
The unit operates safe staffing with a protected 3:1 patient to nurse ratio.You will be fully supported andprovided with excellent training and development which will enable you toprovide safe, high quality, holistic nursing care to patients undergoingdialysis treatment.
We welcome applications from registered general nurses fromvarious backgrounds as well as newly qualified nurses.Join in celebrating diversity!
We'recommitted to an inclusive recruitment process, offering reasonable adjustmentsfor all candidates.
From accessible interview rooms to flexible times, we'rehere to support you.
Email us at for assistance.Whether you need additional accommodations or have specific requirements,simply reach out - we're here to understand your needs and provide necessaryassistance throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
At B. Braun, whereeveryone, everywhere matters.
Main duties of the job To develop and expand theoretical knowledge and practical skills involved in the care of a dialysis patient To demonstrate competent and efficient patient assessment care needs, coordinating with the unit link role resources and multidisciplinary team, to ensure patients receive their optimum care To demonstrate a proactive mentorship approach to the team, acting as a resource in the unit team, empowering patients, qualified nurses, ancillary staff and student nurses to share knowledge and skills.Hours of work:Full time role working hours per week3 x hour shifts per week plus an additional top up shift every monthLong Day = 07:00 -18:30Monday to Saturday on a rota'd shift systemNo Sunday workingNo night shiftsWe expect staff to work flexibly and work shifts depending on the need of the business Please note, salary will be dependent on previous dialysis experience or experience working in acute care.
*Please note, job titles advertised might differ from those offered due to the need for broader appeal in adverts.
Upon employment, titles might be adjusted to reflect specific roles and align with internal structures.
About us In return we will provide the following benefits: Annual leave 35 days (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday) Enhancements payable for unsocial hours NMC Registration paid for Paid breaks Company Pension scheme - employer contribution match up to 7% Free onsite parking Paid leave for up to 1 day volunteering time Christmas Day and New Years Day off Training and validation support Life assurance 3 x annual salary Occupational Sick Pay Enhanced family friendly payments Recognition and long service awards Employee Referral Scheme Free Uniform Fruit basket provided once a month Health and wellbeing activities Group income protection Financial education support Learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential Employee Assistance Helpline with qualified counsellors 24/7 Access to our benefits app with fantastic discounts from hundreds of retailers and instant access to your digital payslip Optional benefits: Westfield Health Cash Plan Blue Light Card Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Access to The Company Shop Costco wholesale membership WSL 40% off Will writing service Job description Job responsibilities As an Avitum employee, you willdemonstrate a commitment to abide by the Avitum UK Commitments and GuidingPrinciples and strive to perform according to these standards at all times.B Braun Avitum UK as an Organisationand its staff are responsible for the protection of themselves and others,within their care, against all infection risks.
All staff, both non clinicaland clinical, are expected to comply with current infection control policiesand procedures and to report any concerns or problems to the B Braun Avitum UKmanagement team.
All staff directly undertaking patient care, will complete amandatory annual Infection Control Training update as provided by B BraunAvitum UK in coordination with their partner NHS Trusts.To develop and expand theoreticalknowledge and practical skills involved in the care of a dialysis patient:-- to complete the Avitum inductionprogramme within 3 days of employment start date.- to undertake the Avitum staffdevelopment phased programme.
This will be successfully completed within anagreed time frame with the Dialysis Unit Manager.- to complete the Avitum annualmandatory training requirements.- to attend Avitum training and studydays as scheduled.- to achieve annual performancemanagement objectives and gateway transitions.- optional enrolment in the access,renal & management courses.To demonstrate an active andeffective clinical practice, providing a safe, high quality care for patients,achieving compliance with established procedures and codes of conduct andpractice at all times, recognising and accepting individual skill and knowledgelimitations and reporting when medical intervention is necessary: -- to demonstrate commitment toself-development, updating staff development training file.- to provide evidence of postregistration education practice as per Nursing & Midwifery Councilrequirements to maintain an active registration.- to liaise with Dialysis UnitManager, unit trainer, mentor and Training & Development Manager toestablish appropriate annual performance management objectives.To demonstrate competent andefficient patient assessment care needs, coordinating with the unit link roleresources and multidisciplinary team, to ensure patients receive their optimumcare :-- to undertake a competent andaccurate clinical pre & post dialysis assessment.- to demonstrate a competent andaccurate development of patient care plans.- to demonstrate a competent andaccurate implementation and evaluation of patient care.- to demonstrate a competent andaccurate monthly review of patient clinical data, providing evidence of ureakinetic monitoring and evaluation care to optimise clinical standardachievement.- to demonstrate a competent andaccurate monthly review of the patients dialysis prescription, providingevidence of evaluation care to optimise clinical standard achievement.- to demonstrate a competent andaccurate review of the patients coagulation management, with activated clottingtime monitoring, providing evidence of evaluation care to optimise clinicalstandard achievement.- to demonstrate a competent andaccurate review of the patients anaemia management, providing evidence ofevaluation care to optimise clinical standard achievement.- to demonstrate a competent andaccurate review of the patients bone disease profile, providing evidence ofevaluation care to optimise clinical standard achievement.- to demonstrate a competent andaccurate infection control review of the patient and patients access, providingevidence of evaluation care to optimise clinical standard achievement.- to demonstrate accurate andcompliant patient assessment documentation.To demonstrate accurate and competentevidence of the holistic dialysis care provided as a named nurse.
To maintainan in-depth knowledge of the patients physical, psychological and social state,promoting the patients interests as a nurse advocate :-- to maintain an awareness of alldevelopments in the patients clinical timeline outpatient appointments,referrals, investigations, multidisciplinary team etc.- to interact with the patient in theplanning of their care to optimise empowerment and independence.- to perform documented holisticassessments of the patient at least every 3 months.- to identify problems and potentialproblems in conjunction with the patient, providing support in developing plansto address any issues.- to competently select theappropriate care pathway for identified problems.- to monitor access management 3monthly and review results.- to monitor activated clotting timeranges 3 monthly and review anticoagulation.- to seek to interact with thepatients family in their care, as per patient consent.- to maintain the patientsdocumentation in a compliant and legible order.- to manage the monitoring of thepatients Hepatitis and HIV status as per policy.- to complete, competently andaccurately, the patient manual handling assessments as per policy.To demonstrate a proactive mentorshipapproach to the team, acting as a resource in the unit team, empoweringpatients, qualified nurses, ancillary staff and student nurses to shareknowledge and skills.To demonstrate a proactivemotivation, competence and efficiency in the management of the unit on a dailybasis, as per development performance management objectives, to ensureconsistency, compliance and organisation are optimised on each shift:-- to demonstrate a commitment to takecharge of a unit shift as agreed with Dialysis Unit Manager.- to demonstrate a commitment toacquiring the knowledge & skills required to achieve this, coordinatingwith your mentor and Dialysis Unit Manager.- to demonstrate initiative in shiftcoordination in the absence of the Senior Dialysis Nurse.- To develop initiative and skill inthe compilation of the unit rota schedule.To promote and maintain professionalrelationships with both patients and Trust staff to enhance the businessexcellence and partnership with B Braun Avitum UK Ltd.To work within the Avitum Policiesand Procedures and adhere to the Quality Manual and Environmental, Health andSafety Guidelines.
Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Ability to work independently and as part of a team Aptitude for acquiring clinical skill techniques To be able to demonstrate empathy and sympathy To demonstrate a willingness to learn Self-motivated To maintain professional and educational development in accordance with Revalidation and NMC registration Good organisational skills Good team working skills Good communication skills Professional Reliable Adaptable Punctual To undertake a satisfactory DBS check Qualifications Essential RGN with current NMC registration Desirable Renal Course Certification Experience Essential Nursing experience in direct patient care