Staff Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit in Bournemouth

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Staff Nurse with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding holistic care to join the Dialysis Team on secondment. The Renal Dialysis Unit is a diverse, multi-disciplinary environment that requires flexible, adaptable skills and a motivation to develop your own clinical skills in line with progressive service delivery. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality, safe nursing care driven by patient experience and evidence-based best practice. You will have the chance to help patients on their journey to independence and work in a technical, fast-paced environment within the Haemodialysis Unit.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide a high standard of evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain efficient ward operations and deputise in the absence of senior staff.
• Deliver care to a group of patients in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct, Trust policies and procedures.
• Manage the shift regularly in the absence of the ward– or departmental senior nurse and senior staff nurse.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels, external agencies, patients, visitors and the general public.

About Us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and the culture we create for our staff. We work hard to foster a fair, inclusive environment. Our mission is to partner to provide high-quality, compassionate services and nurture an environment where people can be at their best. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain the quality of life for patients, providing compassionate care and support.
• Encourage patients to participate in shared care and support their independence.
• Coordinate informal visits and engage with patients before interviews where appropriate.
• Show how your experience and skills align with the Person Specification when applying.

Person Specification

Essential – Skills & Abilities

• Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Demonstration of an understanding of confidentiality.

Desirable – Skills & Abilities

• Evidence of managing time effectively.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements.
• Evidence of an area of special interest.
• Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills.
• Knowledge of clinical audit.
• Evidence of critical appraisal skills.

Essential – Knowledge & Experience

• Significant, recent and relevant post-registration experience.
• Evidence of dialysis experience.

Desirable – Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of professional nursing issues.

Essential – Education, Qualifications & Training

• Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of CPD.

Desirable – Education, Qualifications & Training

• Teaching qualification.

Other Information

The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Applications requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. All applicants must hold current UK professional registration.