Registered Nurse – North Devon Renal Dialysis Unit
Are you an NMC Registered Nurse seeking an exciting new opportunity to learn specialist skills in renal dialysis nursing?
You may have NHS experience or have worked in the private care sector, but whatever your Nursing background, with the right attitude and aptitude we have an opportunity for you!
What does the role involve?
Being a Dialysis nurse requires commitment and passion along with the skills and competencies to juggle the technical nursing aspect whilst giving holistic care. You will be working autonomously, responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care for dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease or acute kidney injury.
North Devon Unit operates 12 haemodialysis stations, serving up to 36 patients. Nursing is planned at a ratio 1:4 patients, and you will be supported by HCA’s on each shift.
This is a Full Time role of 37.5 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts between 07.00am and 18.30pm.
Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career, supported by dedicated Clinical Teachers. On joining, you will enroll on our 8 week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, which is accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association. Thereafter, we continue to provide training and education opportunities which significantly exceed the CPD hours required for NMC revalidation, and help take your career to the next level.
We offer a competitive salary UPTO £34,750 - if you are offered less than the top end your salary will increase in yearly increments until you reach it.
Alongside this we offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:
- No Sunday or Night Shift Working
- Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
- 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
- Christmas Day and New Year’s Day off
- Overtime (time and a half after completing full-time hours – 150 hours every 4 weeks)
- Free Parking (CHECK CLINIC INFORMATION SHEET), Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal
- Health Shield – Company paid Health Cash Plan
- Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral if successful)
- Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development
- bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GP’s and Counsellors
Who is Fresenius Medical Care?
We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,100 clinics.
We also operate 42 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.
For more information please visit Fresenius Medical Care’s provider website: www.nephrocare.co.uk
We are a growing and ambitious company who invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow too. Come on our journey with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptional care you give!
Nurse posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer
