Senior Staff Nurse

Are you an experienced and dedicated nurse looking for a rewarding career in renal care? Diaverum, in partnership with the NHS, is thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our Eastbourne clinic.

Your Responsibilities:

• Undertake the role of Nurse in Charge and occasionally deputize for the clinic manager.
• Provide mentorship to the team, empowering fellow nurses and staff to share knowledge and skills.
• Take ownership of care programs for renal patients, performing patient assessments throughout treatment.
• Ensure the delivery of exceptional patient centered care at all times.
• Prepare and monitor dialysis machines and systems, adhering to Diaverum processes.
• Review pre and post haemodialysis care with patients.
• Participate in quality and service improvement programmes.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in a renal dialysis setting (2 years+).
• Awareness and understanding of the NMC code of professional conduct.
• In possession of, or working towards, a post registration clinical course in Renal Nursing (ENB 136 or equivalent).
• Ideally have a Mentorship/Teaching Qualification.
• Have a positive and dynamic approach to providing safe and effective care.
• Excellent communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Monday to Saturday shifts, with no night or Sunday work.
• Competitive Salary of up to £44,515 depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities and paid breaks
• A focus on internal development and career progression, including opportunities to undertake relevant study.
• 35 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday), increasing with service.
• Christmas and New Year's Day off.
• Free Uniform ( 3), Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine, and Christmas Meal.
• Life Assurance, We Care, Company Pension, Blue Light card, Perks and Concerts for Carers.
• Referral scheme paying up to £1,000.

Why Choose Diaverum?

We're committed to nurturing your career and providing top tier training. New nurses at Diaverum embark on an 8 week supernumerary period, guided by our experienced Clinical Leads. This intensive training sets you up for success and growth throughout your career at Diaverum. You'll also have access to a robust senior team structure and a dedicated mentor within the clinic.

At our clinic, you won't find managers tucked away on another floor - we work side by side with our teams. With dedicated clinic admins and nurses' desks right at the heart of patient care, we're set up to support both our staff and our patients every step of the way.

Patient-Centred Care

Our exceptional nurse to patient ratio of 1:4 ensures you have ample time to provide holistic care to your patients. Our Eastbourne clinic is open from Monday to Saturday, with shifts running from 06:30 am to 23:30 pm, offering you the flexibility and work life balance you've been searching for. Plus, we value your downtime - our clinic does not operate on Sundays.

Join our team and embark on a rewarding career in renal nursing. Be part of a healthcare community dedicated to delivering exceptional patient centred care. We encourage you to apply today, as we reserve the right to close this role early upon receiving a sufficient number of applications.

You must be able to work clinically in a renal setting.

All positions at Diaverum are subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as part of our recruitment process.

Diaverum - Where Caring Meets Excellence in Renal Care.

Diaverum's purpose is to provide life enhancing renal care by combining world class treatment, a continuously evolving digital infrastructure and robust clinical and medical standards.

Whether working in a clinic or in an office, in any one of our locations worldwide, our people are our business; each and every one of us plays a role in delivering life enhancing renal care to our patients.

And this shows in how we nurture our people; from annual awards that celebrate exceptional examples and special achievements among our employees, to continual training opportunities and career advancement, we place great importance in looking after the people that care for those that matter the most; our patients.

Diaverum UK operates over 35 nurse led kidney treatment centres in the UK. We offer a range of services including haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home therapies, and shared haemodialysis care. Our nurses collaborate closely with NHS teams nationwide to deliver high quality treatments and holistic care to patients with chronic kidney failure and other comorbidities.

We provide an excellent training platform to help nurses deliver top notch care and advance their careers in the renal specialty. New nurses at Diaverum undergo a comprehensive induction period, receiving the necessary training to provide clinic care. They are supported by a senior team dedicated to prioritising nurse development and wellbeing. ️ ️

With a nurse to patient ratio of 1:4, our nurses have the time needed to care for patients holistically. We offer a variety of shifts, including early, late, and long days from Monday to Saturday (no Sundays), allowing for flexible working patterns. ️

Our focus is on meeting the individual needs of our patients, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. As the leading independent renal service provider in the UK, we operate in 24 countries globally, offering our team opportunities to move between clinics and even countries. ️