Senior Staff Nurse

 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 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-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 £44,515 depending on experience and location allowance £4,500 pa.

• Overtime opportunities 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 (*3), Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine, and Christmas Meal.

• Life Assurance, We Care, Company Pension,  Blue Light card and Concerts for Carers.

• 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.

At our clinic, you won’t find managers tucked away on another floor — we work side by side with our teams. With dedicated clinic admins and nurses’ desks right at the heart of patient care, we’re set up to support both our staff and our patients every step of the way.

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 Thamesmead clinic is open from Monday to Saturday, with shifts running from 06:30 am to 23:30pm, 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.