Overview
Easingwold Satellite Unit is a 10 station Haemodialysis Unit caring for patients with chronic kidney disease. We are part of York Renal Services, which also has a main unit at York Teaching Hospital and a satellite unit in Harrogate and Scarborough (Fresenius run). We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills to join us. You will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking multidisciplinary team delivering high quality, individualised, evidence-based care. In addition to possessing excellent communication and people skills, you must also work well under pressure and use your initiative. Although based at Easingwold, the successful candidate needs to be flexible to cover occasional shifts at York or Harrogate if required by clinical need. The unit is currently open Monday–Saturday; Sundays are occasionally worked when the unit closes for certain public holidays. Please note our site is not easily accessible by public transport.
One year dialysis experience is required and a comprehensive training package will be provided with ongoing support from the nursing team and the Renal Clinical Educator. Although based at Easingwold, the successful candidate needs to be flexible to cover occasional shifts at York or Harrogate if required by clinical need.
Responsibilities
* Maintain a high standard of patient-focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures
* Maintain a safe and clean working environment
* Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients within your scope, ensuring accurate written records are kept
* Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information
* Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
* Act in accordance with the Trust Values
* Undertake duties on different wards/departments as required by service demands
* Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
Qualifications and training
* One year dialysis experience is required
* A comprehensive training package will be provided
* Ongoing support from other members of the nursing team and the Renal Clinical Educator
Additional information
* Agile and Flexible Working policy enabling flexible working requests from day one
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) information and applicable costs; note that Volunteers and Bank staff are not charged
* Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment processes and acknowledgement required
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