Senior Staff Nurse - Join Our Renal Nursing Team! 

‍⚕️ Calling All Experienced Nurses Dedicated to Renal Care! ‍⚕️

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 Blackburn 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 programs.

Requirements:

• NMC Registered General Nurse.

• 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:

• Full-time position (37.5 hours per week).   

• Monday to Saturday shifts, with no night or Sunday work.

• Competitive Salary of up to £41,759 depending on experience

• Overtime opportunities.

• 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, Peppy, We Care, Company Pension.

• 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.

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 Blackburn clinic is open from Monday to Saturday, with shifts running from 06:30 am to 11:30pm, 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.

COME GROW WITH US! 

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.