Senior Staff Nurse Thamesmead

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 Thamesmead 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 centred 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.

Benefits

• Monday to Saturday shifts, with no night or Sunday work.
• Competitive salary of up to £44,515, depending on experience, with a location allowance in addition to salary 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, tea & coffee, flu vaccine, and Christmas meal.
• Life assurance, We Care, company pension, Blue Light card, Concert for Carers, and other perks.
• Referral scheme paying up to £1,000.

Why Choose Diaverum

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

We work side by side with our teams without managers hidden on another floor. Dedicated clinic admins and nurses' desks are right at the heart of patient care, supporting both staff and patients every step of the way.

Patient Centred Care

Our nurse to patient ratio of 1:4 ensures ample time for holistic care. The Thamesmead clinic is open from Monday to Saturday, with shifts running from 06:30 am to 23:30 pm, offering flexibility and work life balance. The clinic does not operate on Sundays.

Join our team and embark on a rewarding career in renal nursing. 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.