JOB REFERENCE: 04SSN004 CLOSING DATE: 12th April 2019 OFFERING: We have an exciting opportunity in our Crawley dialysis clinic for a registered nurse who wants to make a difference in our patients’ lives. Crawley is a new 24 station unit which includes 4 isolation rooms. The clinic works with patients from both Epsom and St Hellier and Brighton University Hospital. The unit is easily accessible from 3 train stations (Crawley, Gatwick and Three Bridges) and is only 10 minutes by car to Gatwick airport. There are local shopping amenities close by and the town centre is only 15 minutes on foot. We are looking for a staff nurse who wants to make a difference in our patients lives. A comprehensive professional training programme will be provided to you, including on-the-job training, e-learning and access to our in-house education programme ‘d Academy’. RESPONISIBILITIES: • Take ownership of care programmes for renal patients including the initiation and termination of dialysis, whilst providing stable clinical care, emotional support and independence for patients • Follow the tailored care plans to administer medications, fluid therapy or other appropriate treatments as per Consultant instructions and ensuring clinical activity is appropriately documented in the patient medical record • Perform patient assessment including but not limited to vital signs and all other parameters of the ESRD patients, review dialysis orders, determine general physical and mental condition of patient through observations and interview, and assist in determining compliance to dietary or medication regimen. • Act as a named staff nurse for a group of assigned patients ensuring ‘great care‘ is provided at all times • Analyse patient data; assess and monitor status of vascular accesses, review laboratory results, patient assessments and escalate any relevant changes or abnormalities to the Consultant. • Undertake the role of Nurse in Charge as and when required and/or deputise for the Clinic Manager • Prepare and monitor dialysis machines and systems in line with Diaverum processes • Monitor dialysis water treatment system for use according to the established procedures • Provide a mentorship approach to the team, empowering patients, qualified nurses, ancillary staff to share knowledge and skills REQUIREMENTS: • NMC Registered General Nurse • Awareness and Understanding of NMC code of professional conduct • In possession of/or working towards a post registration clinical course in Renal Nursing (ENB 136 or equivalent) • Strong experience in a renal dialysis setting (2 years+) • Ideally have a Mentorship/Teaching Qualification • Have a positive and dynamic approach to providing safe and effective delivery of care • Excellent communication skills COME GROW WITH US! • Full Time - 37.5 hours per week • Monday to Saturday, Shifts hours from 06.00 to 23.30 (No Nights* or Sunday working) • Pay listed above includes a competitive salary and unsocial payments*, Location Allowance* • 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) increasing with service • Life Assurance, Discounted Fitness Membership, Stakeholder Company Pension • Post subject to References, Identification, DBS and OH checks • Relocation allowance * * where applicable/dependent on clinic Please note that we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications