Haemodialysis Nurse

The Haemodialysis Unit in Carlisle consists of 14 stations caring for chronic haemodialysis patients and those with an acute onset of Renal Failure. We also have a Satellite Unit based at Whitehaven which has 11 stations, which you may be asked to cover for sickness and annual leave.

Carlisle Renal unit is open from 06.30 - 01.00 am Monday - Saturday. We also provide an on call service on a Sunday. Shift patterns will be discussed at interview

For informal visits or enquiries please contact

Sister Dawn Gordon or Joanne Lupton 01228814784

Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse with active registration; - Further development at level 2 or equivalent; - Teaching qualification

Desirable: - Further development at level 2/3 to diploma or equivalent; - Renal qualification or equivalent.

Experience

Essential: - Renal / haemodialysis nursing.; - Clinical competence in unsupervised haemodialysis for both acute and chronic renal failure; - Clinical supervision.

Desirable: - Audit and research in practice.; - Mentor to pre-reg. nursing students; - Preceptor.

Knowledge

Desirable: - Role of the PCPI strategy

Skills and Aptitudes

Desirable: - Project development skills; - IT skills.

Personal Circumstances

Essential: - Enthusiasm.; - Motivation.

Other requirements

Essential: - Willing to develop by expansion of the role.; - Flexible approach to working patterns.; - Able to travel independently to the satellite unit.

Desirable: - Driving licence.