Job Description

RegisteredNurse– North DevonRenal Dialysis Unit

Are you an NMCRegistered Nurse seeking an exciting new opportunity to learn specialist skills in renal dialysis nursing? 

You may have NHS experience or have worked in the private care sector, but whatever your Nursing background, with the right attitude and aptitude we have an opportunity for you!

What does the role involve?

Being aDialysis nurserequires commitment and passion along with the skills and competencies to juggle the technical nursing aspect whilst giving holistic care. You will be working autonomously, responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care for dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease or acute kidney injury.

North Devon Unit operates 12haemodialysisstations, serving up to 36patientsNursing is planned at a ratio 1:4patients, and you will be supported byHCA’son each shift.

This is a Full Timerole of37.5hoursa week. Current days are working various shifts between 07.00am and18.30pm.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius MedicalCarewe provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career, supported by dedicated Clinical Teachers. On joining, you will enroll on our8weekFundamental DialysisProgramme, which is accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association. Thereafter, we continue to provide training and education opportunities whichsignificantly exceed the CPD hours required for NMCrevalidation, andhelp take your career to the next level.

We offer a competitive salary UPTO£34,750- if you are offered less than the top end your salary will increase in yearly increments until you reach it.

Alongside this we offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

•No Sunday or Night Shift Working

•Company Pension Schemeand Life Assurance

•33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service

•Christmas Day and New Year’s Day off

•Overtime (time and a half after completing full-time hours – 150 hours every 4 weeks)

•Paid Breaks

•Free Parking(CHECK CLINIC INFORMATION SHEET), Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal

•Health Shield – Company paidHealthCashPlan

•Long Service Vouchers

•Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral if successful)

•Sick Pay

•Cycle to Work Scheme

•Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development

•bhsfRISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GP’s and Counsellors

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis servicesto the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis unitsthat together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK  We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwideacross over 4,100 clinics

We also operate 42 production sites on all continentsto provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines,dialysersand related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machinesused around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company inthe world.

For moreinformationplease visit Fresenius Medical Care’s provider website: www.nephrocare.co.uk

We are a growing and ambitious company who invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow too.  Come on our journey with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptional care you give!

Nurse posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer