Registered Nurse

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly team at the South Devon Satellite Kidney Unit, on the outskirts of Torquay.

The South Devon Satellite Kidney Unit is a nurse-led outpatient dialysis unit with stations, providing haemodialysis 6 days a week.

Renal experience is not necessary for applicants as full haemodialysis training will be given.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

On completion of renal competencies, the post holder will be required to:

• prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care, including haemodialysis treatment and care of dialysis access
• work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to on-going assessment of patients to optimise treatment and promote best outcomes
• act as a shift coordinator and delegate to team members, supervising unregistered staff
• promote high standards of quality care, in line with Trust values, policies and protocols
• undertake link nurse roles to ensure the holistic needs of patients are met and unit resources are managed effectively
• participate in continued professional development, including mandatory updates and renal specific competencies

Applicants should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and will be required to work collaboratively with dialysis unit staff and the wider renal MDT to provide high standards of clinical practice, as well as aspiring to improve services for patients.

The post holder will be supported in their role by the Clinical Nurse Manager and band 6 Charge Nurses, as well as the existing team of very experienced haemodialysis nurses, assistant practitioners and HCAs.

Contracted hours are worked over a 4 week roster period, with 1-2 shifts per week. The working pattern will be a mixture of early (:

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To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Claire Wing (Clinical Nurse Manager) on or via email

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

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It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own…