Job Overview
"NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
In order to apply for this position you must have a Live PIN with the NMC.UK
Staff Nurse Band 5, 37.5 hours, worked as 13 long days over a 4 week period (3x weeks of 3long days & 1 week of 4 long days), Monday – Saturday.
This post is for the Renal Dialysis Unit based within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the unit provides haemodialysis treatment to 120 renal dialysis outpatients, with 2 patient shifts operating each day.
The unit is a very friendly and welcoming outpatient area, based within level 2 of the QEUH. It is part of the larger regional renal services, which consist of 6 outpatient haemodialysis units, a community home therapies unit and the main inpatient hub housed on level 4 of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Previous haemodialysis experiences is preferable, but not essential, as teaching and training will be provided, the post is therefore an excellent opportunity to develop new nursing skills within a friendly outpatient environment. Trainees are provided with the support of a mentor and detailed training plan and materials.
You will work within the nursing and multi professional team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group. You will competently perform the necessary technical aspects of care. You will assess patient needs – plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based programs of care for patients with renal conditions, in collaboration with the wider renal team.
You will provide support to patients and their carer’s in all aspects of haemodialysis treatment.
You will utilize all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, race, gender and cultural background of this patient group.
It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC and evidence of continuing professional development is desirable.
Informal enquiries are welcomed, please contact Jenny Ritchie, Senior Charge Nurse on 0141 452 3764 or email Jenny.Ritchie@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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