Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 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 24 stations, providing haemodialysis 6 days a week.
Renal experience is not necessary as full haemodialysis training will be given, with new staff being supported by a dedicated Clinical Practice Facilitator. Ongoing development is encouraged, with a variety of learning opportunities available throughout the renal service.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
Main duties of the job
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/champion 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 as will be required to work collaboratively with dialysis unit staff and the wider renal MDT. You must be motivated to provide high standards of care in a dynamic environment, as well as aspiring to improve services for patients.
The post holder will be supported in their role by the Clinical Nurse Manager and Charge Nurses, as well as the existing team of very experienced haemodialysis nurses, assistant practitioners and HCAs.
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
The unit benefits from a free car park and is close to local bus routes. We are closed on Sundays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day, with no overnight working required.
If you would like to find out more about the positions available, or visit the unit for an informal discussion about what role entails, please contact Claire Wing (Clinical Nurse Manager) or Tony Wilcock (Charge Nurse) on 01392 405870.
Working Pattern: The shifts pattern will be a mixture of early (07:30-18:30) or late (12:00-23:00) shifts worked Monday-Saturday. The advertised post a 0.73 WTE which equates to 3 weeks of 3 x long days and 1 week of 2 x long days in each 4 week rota period.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Pay - The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).
For further information please contact: Claire Wing, Registered Nurse on claire.wing@nhs.net
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
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 reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
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.
Benefits
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 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
