Senior Dialysis Nurse
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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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
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
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- Job Description bilingual (PDF, 776.5KB)
- Person specification bilingual (PDF, 376.6KB)
- OH - Functional Requirements Form (DOCX, 100.8KB)
- Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
- NHS North Wales - The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB)
- Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB)
- Betsi Cadwaladr Relocation (PDF, 6.8MB)
- Guidance notes for Applicants v1.2 April 2024-bilingual (PDF, 267.0KB)