We have an exciting full time opportunity in our Thamesmead clinic for a Staff Nurse who wants to make a difference in our patient’s lives. Thamesmead is situated in Greenwich, South East London near the River Thames. It has close rail links and is under 3 miles from City airport.

We are looking for a NMC registered nurse who wants to make a difference in our patient’s lives. You will provide patient care according to Diaverum procedures and in order to increase the quality of life for our patients. 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

• Review pre and post haemodialysis care with patient

• Discuss health concerns with patient; review patient concerns with the multi-disciplinary team as necessary

• Provide on going patient education

• Prepare and monitor dialysis machines and systems in line with Diaverum processes

• Monitor dialysis water treatment system for use according to the established procedures

• Act as a named staff nurse for a group of assigned patients ensuring ‘great care‘ is provided at all times

• Proactively participate in quality and service improvement programmes

REQUIREMENTS:

• NMC Registered Nurse

• Awareness and Understanding of NMC code of professional conduct

• Be able to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team

• At least one year’s experience in general nursing (Haemodialysis would be an advantage but not essential) - full training is provided.

• Applications from newly qualified Nurses are welcomed

• Have a positive and dynamic approach to providing safe and effective delivery of care

• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English

WHAT WE OFFER:

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Monday to Saturday, Shifts hours from 6:30am to 11:30pm and please note that there are no nights or Sunday working

Competitive Salary of up to £26,404 depending on experience

Location allowance £2,500 pa

Unsocial allowance

Overtime paid at time and a half after completing full-time hours (150 hours every 4 weeks)

Paid breaks

A focus on internal development and career progression with opportunities to undertake relevant study

35 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service

Christmas and New Years Day off

Correctly fitted and tested PPE

Free Uniform (*3), Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal

Life Assurance, Employee benefit scheme via Perkbox, Stakeholder Company Pension

Referral scheme paying up to £1000

Please note that for this role you must be able to work clinically in a renal setting.

WHO WE ARE:

Diaverum’s mission is to improve the quality of life for renal patients and we achieve through our values of being competent, passionate and inspiring.

Being one of the world’s leading renal care providers, Diaverum offers a holistic approach, from preventive and early stage renal care to all renal replacement therapies. Diaverum currently operates 26 kidney treatment centres in the UK. We work in close cooperation with NHS Main Renal Units, and deliver dialysis and associated renal services from our network of facilities across the country. As the leading independent renal service provider in the UK, we are fully focussed on patient care, and our objectives are closely aligned with our NHS partners. We focus solely on caring for the individual needs of our patients and take pride in being an equal opportunities employer to achieve this.

Please note that we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications