Registered Nurse

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

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So, you’re eager to learn more about Registered Nursing opportunities within our Renal department at North Bristol NHS Trust. Here are some of the reasons we’re unique…

• The Renal Dialysis Unit is located at Southmead Hospital. This unit is run by the part of the Richard Bright Renal Unit, a regional renal transplant centre with five Haemodialysis Satellite Units across the South West area. Renal Dialysis Unit is the main dialysis unit within NBT, having 15 slots in the morning , afternoon and twilight. We work long days, 11.5 hour and 7.5hr shifts.
• As a Registered Nurse working in our service, you will be supported to learn the skills required to manage patients requiring renal replacement, both haemodialysis/ hemodiafiltration.
• Development opportunities - you will develop expert skills in haemodialysis and renal specialist care and have access to educational opportunities to attend renal specialist courses.
• The Richard Bright renal unit also has an acute haemodialysis unit, an inpatient renal dialysis, home dialysis unit team and renal transplant ward based in the Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
• The post holder must be able to work Saturdays and twilight shifts on a 50/50 Rota.

• Provide specialist clinical care for patients with chronic renal failure requiring haemodialysis treatment within a nurse led unit
• Take responsibility for the holistic care of a group of patients and their families attending regular treatment sessions and assist in the organisation of work as required
• Be given the opportunity to take charge of the ward alongisde a Sister/ Charge Nurse to develop co-ordination and leadership skills
• Work within and lead a clinical care team
• Take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct
• Be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of patient care
• Take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students on a daily basis.
• Actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners eg. Student nurses and support worker roles

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building  are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

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