Registered Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care; Taunton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dialysis service provider in Taunton is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for their Renal Dialysis Unit. The role involves assessing the care needs of patients, developing care plans, and providing holistic nursing care. Candidates should be NMC registered with relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £34,750, along with extensive training opportunities and employee benefits, including a pension scheme and generous holidays.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

33 Days Holiday (includes bank holidays)

Paid Breaks

Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral)

Health Shield – Company paid health cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (General/Learning Disability/Mental Health).
• Experience in the NHS or private care sector.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs of dialysis patients.
• Develop and implement care plans.
• Provide holistic nursing care in a dialysis setting.

Skills

NMC Registration

Patient Care

Technical Nursing Skills

Ability to Assess Care Needs

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

**Registered Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit**Are you an NMC Registered Nurse ***(General/Learning Disability/Mental Health)*****OR**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!Being a Dialysis nurse requires 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.Taunton Dialysis Unit operates 16 haemodialysis stations, serving up to 96 patients, in partnership with Royal Devon & Exeter Trust using only the latest equipment. Nursing is planned at a ratio 1:4 patients, and you will be supported by HCA’s on each shift.This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week. Current days are working various shifts between 6.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday.Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous Training and Development throughout your career, supported by dedicated Clinical Teachers. On joining, you will enrol on our 8 week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, which is accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association. Thereafter, we continue to provide training and education opportunities which significantly exceed the CPD hours required for NMC revalidation and help take your career to the next level.**We offer a competitive salary UPTO £****34,750.00** **- **Progression through the pay scale will be underpinned by a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role, allowing employees greater career development potential, aligned to in-house training programmes.****Alongside this we offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:* **No Sunday or Night Shift Working*** **Company Pension Scheme and 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, Uniform, Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine and Christmas Meal*** **Health Shield – Company paid health cash plan*** **Long Service Vouchers*** **Refer a Friend Scheme (£1000 per referral if successful)*** **Sick Pay*** **Cycle to Work Scheme*** **Support for training where applicable for career development*** **bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GP’s and Counsellors*** **Blue Light Card - discounts online and in-store.*** **iChoose – Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts**We are the **leading provider of dialysis services** to the NHS, operating **52 partnership dialysis units** that 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 worldwide** across **over 4,000 clinics**.We also operate **44 production sites on all continents** to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. **1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines** used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the **3rd largest medical devices company in the world.****For more information please visit Fresenius Medical Care’s provider website:**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****FRES21****#1 Top Workplace in the area.**