Senior Dialysis Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Rhyl
Contract type: Full time
Job Overview

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced dynamic haemodialysis nurse to join the established caring team on the dialysis unit at Glan Clwyd.

The post holder will be required to provide ongoing support to the ward manager and to assist with the management and organisation of the clinical area.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care for patients receiving haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration or plasma exchange

Contribute to the education, development and line management of other staff members, qualified and unqualified.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families with minimal or no supervision.

Participation in the dialysis unit on call team is required as part of this senior role within the dialysis unit, along with assisting with the development of ward based dialysis provision on the established Renal ward.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary/Job Purpose:

To support the BCULB in achieving Renal Association guidelines

Independently refers to other professionals in the case of patient need.

In conjunction with medical teams assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence based care for patients on haemodialysis. haemofiltration haemodialfiltration and plasma exchange.

To facilitate, monitor nd improve care both directly and indirectly.

Supervise practice, carries out clinical audit and develops practice through knowledge of research in conjunction with teaching of professional colleagues.

To provide a consistent approach and share best practice across BCULHB

The haemodialysis nurse has responsibility for his/her own caseload of patients providing an organisational and support network in the planning, provision, surveillance and monitoring of haemodialysis patients.

The role also includes assisting with adequate staffing levels on the dialysis unit and the dedicated renal ward as required.

Liaise regularly with heamodialysis nurses across BCU.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse
  • National recognised renal qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

  • Teaching qualification
  • Degree or working towards

Experience

Essential criteria

  • Experience of staff/ patient education
  • An understanding of Renal NSF/Policies
  • Report writing

Desirable criteria

  • Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of change management
  • Experience of collaboration for service development

Skills

Essential criteria

  • IT skills

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

  • Knowledge of in centre HD and HHD
  • Sound Knowledge of vascular access

Desirable criteria

  • Experience with in centre HD and HHD

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