Staff Nurse

The Loughborough Renal Unit is looking for an exceptional individual who is passionate about nursing and delivering care. You will be part of a nursing team providing haemodialysis treatment to 75 patients in Loughborough Hospital .

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, with a positive and proactive attitude, and have an ability to work in a team or independently. We are looking for an individual who has the desire to deliver a high standard of care to patients and would like an opportunity to develop their skills within a renal speciality.

Previous experience in Renal/ Haemodialysis is desirable but not essential as full in-house training and support will be given. The team you will be joining is dedicated to the training of both staff and patients.

The management team is highly supportive and visible within the unit

The unit is open from 7am to 11pm Monday to Saturday. The staff work a mixture of 10 and 7.5 hour shifts within these times.

Informal discussion and/or visits are welcome and encouraged.

Please contact Unit Manager Flora Luscombe or Matron Emma Evans on 01509 564270

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.
• Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of a haemodialysis unit / clinical area.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
• Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
• Act as a clinical and professional role model,
• Assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and their families.
  
  

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We Have Four Primary Goals

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
  
  

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
  
  

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Flora Luscombe Job title: Unit Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01509 564270