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At Diaverum, we're excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a dialysis nurse to work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide continuing care and support to all Peritoneal Dialysis patients. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced renal nurse to establish a new PD service at Colchester hospital for Diaverum.

Main duties of the job

To work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide continuing care and support to all Peritoneal Dialysis patients. You will supervise and teach patients, carers, family members, junior members of staff and other learners as appropriate.

About us

Diaverums mission is to improve the quality of life for renal patients and we achieve this through our values of being competent, passionate and inspiring. Being one of the worlds leading renal care providers. Diaverum have over 35 nurse led kidney treatment centres in the UK offering haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home therapies, shared haemodialysis care and more. Our nurses are proud to work closely with NHS teams across the country to deliver quality treatments and holistic care to our patients with chronic kidney failure and other comorbidities.

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Join Our Peritoneal Nursing Team in Colchester

Calling All NMC Registered Dialysis Nurses

At Diaverum, we're excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a dialysis nurse to work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide continuing care and support to all Peritoneal Dialysis patients. Full training on PD will be provided but you would have experience in dialysis.

The PD role is initially part time, 2 days a week split between Colchester and Ipswich . (Whilst the PD role is part time, you can still work full time hours by fulfilling clinical shifts in Colchester clinic or the Home therapies team).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced renal nurse to establish a new PD service at Colchester hospital for Diaverum.

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.

Your Responsibilities: (include but not limited to)

To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times. To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence. To assess, plan and evaluate individualised programmes of care for Peritoneal Dialysis patients in partnership with the patient, their carers, and the multi-disciplinary team. To support and assist in the health education and self-care of patients and their families. To ensure care is delivered in accordance with latest evidence based practice guidelines. To ensure that all changes to treatment are communicated to patients and carers over the telephone, checking understanding in a timely fashion. To ensure that patients and next of kin are informed and consented as appropriate. To maintain up-to-date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with the NMC and legal requirements.

Requirements:

NMC Registered General Nurse. Familiarity with the NMC code of professional conduct. Ability to work autonomously and in a multi-disciplinary team. Positive and dynamic approach to delivering safe and effective care. Excellent English communication skills. Be able to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team Experienced dialysis nurse

What we offer:

Monday to Saturday shifts, with no night or Sunday work. Starting Salary of up to £41,759, based on dialysis experience. Overtime paid at time and a half after completing full-time hours. Paid breaks. Opportunities for internal development and career progression. Generous holiday package. Holidays on Christmas and New Year's Day. Life Assurance, Peppy, We Care, Company Pension. Referral scheme paying up to £1,000.

Please note that clinical experience in a renal setting is preferred but not essential, as we provide comprehensive training.

COME GROW WITH US

Join our team in Colchester and embark on a rewarding career in peritoneal dialysis 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.

All positions at Diaverum are subject to a satisfactory DBS (

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