Senior Staff Nurse

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

As Senior Staff Nurse you will be 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.

Person Specification

• Registered Nurse
• Experience in renal nursing is essential
• Ability to adapt to change
• Good interpersonal skills, friendly and outgoing, flexible
• Able to work effectively within a team

What We Offer

• Salary is dependent on experience
• Location allowance, based on experience and location
• 35 days paid leave per annum, including bank holidays
• Monday to Saturday working pattern
• Day shifts only
• Flexible timings
• Flexible contracts

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 special our 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.

Job responsibilities

Role Overview

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 Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Adult Nursing

Experience

• Experience of working within a nursing team

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.