Role Summary
The South Devon Satellite Kidney Unit, on the outskirts of Torquay, is a 24 bedded nurse-led outpatient haemodialysis facility providing treatment for adult patients with end-stage renal failure.
We are looking for a band 6 Sister/Charge nurse to join our team - this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about providing high standards of care, strives for improvement and ready to progress to the next level in their nursing career.
A keen interest in caring for patients with renal failure and haemodialysis experience is essential for this role as you will be supporting and mentoring colleagues to deliver safe and compassionate care.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse role encompasses both direct patient care as well as leadership and management responsibilities. The post-holder will be required to:
- Demonstrating clinical expertise within haemodialysis in the assessment, planning, delivery of care using a holistic approach
- Act as a shift coordinator and deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager in their absence (to include off-duty planning and management of patient schedule)
- Delegate and provide supervision, mentoring and support to colleagues
- understand the process of clinical governance and act to ensure continuity of high standards of quality care (eg incident report investigations, promoting local policies and procedures and Trust values, undertaking audits)
- Act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential
- Work towards the objectives of the wider renal service and local objectives and be proactive in service development/improvement
- Understand and participate in the day-to-day running of the unit as well as longer term planning of resources
- Possess excellent communication skills with both patients and colleagues and be able to utilise these skills in challenging circumstances
- Demonstrating initiative and the ability to work independently.
You will be supported in this position by the Clinical Nurse Manager and existing Charge Nurse, as well as the wider renal multi-disciplinary team based in Exeter. There will also be opportunities to undertake additional training to help develop competencies and knowledge linked to the role.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. The working pattern will be a mixture of early (07:30-18:30)and late (12:00-23:00) shifts worked Monday-Saturday. We are closed on Sundays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day, with no overnight working required.
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Claire Wing (Clinical Nurse Manager) on 01392 405870 or claire.wing@nhs,net
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.
