Senior Dialysis Nurse

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies. Job overview This post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced dynamic haemodialysis nurse to join the established caring team on the dialysis unit at Glan Clwyd. The post holder will be required to provide ongoing support to the ward manager and to assist with the management and organisation of the clinical area. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care for patients receiving haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration or plasma exchange. Contribute to the education, development and line management of other staff members, qualified and unqualified. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families with minimal or no supervision. Participation in the dialysis unit on call team is required as part of this senior role within the dialysis unit, along with assisting with the development of ward based dialysis provision on the established Renal ward. Main duties of the job Job Summary/Job Purpose: To support the BCUHB in achieving Renal Association guidelines. Independently refer to other professionals in the case of patient need. In conjunction with medical teams assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence-based care for patients on haemodialysis, haemofiltration, haemodiafiltration and plasma exchange. To facilitate, monitor and improve care both directly and indirectly. Supervise practice, carry out clinical audits and develop practice through knowledge of research in conjunction with teaching of professional colleagues. Provide a consistent approach and share best practice across BCUHB. The haemodialysis nurse has responsibility for his/her own caseload of patients providing an organisational and support network in the planning, provision, surveillance and monitoring of haemodialysis patients. Assist with adequate staffing levels on the dialysis unit and the dedicated renal ward as required. Liaise regularly with haemodialysis nurses across BCU. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria

Registered Nurse National recognised renal qualification or equivalent experience Desirable criteria

Teaching qualification Degree or working towards Experience Essential criteria

Experience of staff/patient education An understanding of Renal NSF/Policies Report writing Desirable criteria

Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams Experience of change management Experience of collaboration for service development Skills Essential criteria

IT skills Knowledge Essential criteria

Knowledge of in-centre HD and HHD Sound Knowledge of vascular access Desirable criteria

Experience with in-centre HD and HHD To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a

Health and Care visa

or

Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting

Work in the UK . Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are desirable.

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