At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care for patients undergoing renal treatments and support junior staff.
- Company: Join a world-renowned NHS teaching trust dedicated to clinical excellence.
- Benefits: No night shifts, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic unit with a focus on technology and strong patient relationships.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working with a motivated team.
- Qualifications: Interest in renal medicine and a commitment to delivering excellent patient care.
The predicted salary is between 37900 - 44500 £ per year.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band nurse to join our nurse-led unit at Swindon Renal Unit.
The unit provides an outpatient service of haemodialysis, home dialysis, renal and transplant clinics for patients in Swindon and surrounding areas, and is a satellite unit of the Oxford Kidney Unit.
Unit is closed Sundays, Christmas and New Years Day. It is open Monday to Saturday with no night shifts. Twilight shifts up to midnight on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Join our highly motivated team committed to a high quality of service. We highly support staff educational and professional development.
If you are committed to delivering excellence in patient care, we would like to hear from you!
Our unit encourages nurses who are interested in working in an area of excellent mix of technology, clinical expertise, building strong positive patient relationships and patient education.
Experience in renal nursing is helpful but not essential; most importantly, you should have an interest in renal medicine, be a team player, keen to learn and be able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality care.
Main duties
- Provide and maintain a high standard of care based upon and reflecting the beliefs of nursing practice outlined in the unit philosophy for patients receiving renal replacement therapy and patients attending outpatient clinics or the unit for other treatments related to their renal failure.
- Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a named group of patients who are receiving maintenance haemodialysis.
- Act as coordinator of the clinical area on a daily basis, sometimes in the absence of a more senior member of staff on site.
- Supervise and teach new staff, renal course students, renal care assistants and pre‑registration students and assist in the development of junior staff.
- Working for our organisation
By joining, you will work for a world‑renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK.
OUH is committed to ensuring our staff are proud to work at OUH and can give of their best and fulfil their potential.
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Staff Nurse - Swindon Renal Unit employer: Oxford University Hospitals
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career growth within a renowned healthcare setting, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care in the vibrant city of Oxford.
Contact Details:
Oxford University Hospitals Recruitment Team
