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Staff Nurse - Renal, Acute Dialysis Unit
The closing date is 15 July 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 16.07.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 21.07.25
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Renal Nurse.
Bradford is a rapidly developing diverse and multicultural city with easy access to the major cities of Leeds and Manchester and close proximity to the Yorkshire Dales. Renal services in Bradford are provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes doctors, nurses (including specialist nurses for diabetes, advanced kidney disease, dialysis, dialysis access, dialysis education and renal transplantation), dietitians, pharmacists, psychologists, dialysis technicians, research nurses, a clinical audit officer and a cultural and health improvement officer. The service continues to grow and currently supports a dialysis cohort of 300 patients and a transplant cohort of 420 patients.
Main duties of the job
Dialysis services include peritoneal dialysis, home haemodialysis and in-centre haemodialysis. Our main haemodialysis unit is situated in Horton Wing at St Luke's Hospital and is undergoing a major reconfiguration to provide additional side room capacity, Shared Care, and an in situ simulation training facility. There is a satellite haemodialysis unit at Skipton Hospital, 20 miles to the north of Bradford, with future plans for its relocation and expansion. We have a dedicated acute haemodialysis facility for inpatients at Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) with plans for this to be expanded and to include a new isolation facility.
We now have a dedicated renal ward, home therapies area and a renal day care facility to support patient assessment, investigation and treatment at BRI
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job responsibilities
We have established a Bradford Renal Hub in the local primary care electronic patient record system to improve two-way communication between our renal service staff and primary care teams.
You will join a large, friendly, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering evidence-based best practice. The regular schedule of attendance for dialysis treatments enables the team to build professional relationships with the patient group, without impacting on the Professional Code. The successful candidate will be expected to complete a comprehensive training/ teaching package during their initial 6 months. You will have the opportunity to gain ward experience as part of preceptorship period. There will also be an opportunity to take part in an internal rotation programme to gain insight into other areas of the renal service including peritoneal dialysis, transplant and pre-dialysis care.
For more information please call or email: Alyson Lodge alyson.lodge@bthft.nhs.uk
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 21.03.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)
Person Specification
Experience
* Haemodialysis experience
Skills
* Good verbal and written command of English.
* Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills
* Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately
Knowledge
* Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
* Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
* Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
* Good understanding of the fundamental aspects of nursing care: oNutrition and hydration oDignity and respect oPain management oMedications management oPressure area care oInfection control oSafeguarding Vulnerable People
* Good understanding of common conditions such as diabetes and dementia. Including the physical, psychological and emotional needs of the patient.
* Understands the limits of the job role. Has the knowledge to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate.
* Understanding of current National, Regional and Local nursing issues
Qualifications
* UK Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing) **
* Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
* ENB 998 or equivalent
* ENB renal nursing or equivalent
* Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
Other requirements
* Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
* Ability to participate in on-call rota outside of units usual working hours
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.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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