Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to to join our existing and expanding team. The right candidate will be supported with three months supernumerary status to fully develop themselves into a Renal Support Nurse capable of cannulating patients, commencing dialysis, ongoing observation and termination of dialysis. There will also be the opportunity to help support the outpatient renal clinics that we hold alongside the unit.
Main duties of the job
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The successful candidate will be responsible for the commencement, continuing care and termination of dialysis for a group of patients alongside a registered member of staff. They will also be expected to work in our renal outpatient department assisting in the clinic.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Acute experience
* Has visited the unit
Desirable
* Previous experience in a health or social care setting at NVQ level 2
* Dialysis experience
Education
Essential
* NVQ level 2 in Healthcare and willingness to undertake training at level 3.
* Evidence of personal development in previous employment.
Desirable
* Venapuncture
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Acute experience
* Has visited the unit
Desirable
* Previous experience in a health or social care setting at NVQ level 2
* Dialysis experience
Education
Essential
* NVQ level 2 in Healthcare and willingness to undertake training at level 3.
* Evidence of personal development in previous employment.
Desirable
* Venapuncture
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Kings Mill Dialysis Unit
Mansfield Road
Sutton-in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
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