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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 Acute HD Staff Nurse to work in our well established team at St Helier Hospital Renal Unit covering 44 beds and patients in ITU requiring HD . This is a demanding role requiring commitment, enthusiasm and a desire for self-development. Previous experience in HD is essential.
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, dynamic & well organised nurse to join our friendly team.
This role has technical and caring aspects and you will be involved in reviewing patient’s blood results, preparing and programming dialysis machines and related equipment whilst caring for and assessing patients who are undergoing acute and chronic haemodialysis.
You will be given on opportunity to learn and train Plasma Exchange as we provide this service in the Renal Unit.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of Sister/Charge Nurse is accountable for the total provision, organisation and direction of the nursing care for the patient in his/her care.
Assesses, plans and implements specialised packages of nursing of care to patients as the named nurse
Working for our organisation
As teaching hospitals, we play a key role in the education and training of tomorrow's doctors, nurses and other health professionals. Both sites work in partnership with St George’s Hospital and St George’s Medical School in south London to deliver high quality education and research
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Nursing role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- Awareness of current nursing issues
- Awareness of current NHS issues
Experience
Essential criteria
- Healthcare experience
- Evidence-based practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Excellent general nursing skills
- Organisational and priority setting skills
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
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