Registered Nurse Band 5- Renal Unit

Job Description

Could you bring your valued experience in Renal as a Band 5 Registered Nurse Acute to support patients across Manchester University Foundation TrustHere at NHS Professionals, were with you. When you want to work. How you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle.Who are we looking forWe are looking for experienced Acute Registered Nurses to join the NHS Professionals staff bank, to support a wide range of flexible shifts covering days, nights and weekends.Popular shift patterns are available, such as 07.30 - 15.30 and 20.45 - 07.45, but our Trusts are open to different start/finish times and lines of work (e.g. short-shifts during school hours).Supporting our NHSNot only are we with you, but were also helping to support our NHS. Demand for additional support in our NHS is increasing. Everyones efforts are truly appreciated, whether you can work a small number of shifts or longer-term block bookings, we have awide range of shifts through the bank available to suit you.What will be your main responsibilitiesThe role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the following:

• Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
• Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
• Plan, deliver and evaluate standards of evidence-based nursing care
• Administering intravenous drips or different types of medication
• Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
• Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
• Checking and using specialised equipment such as monitors and ventilators
• Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
• Recognising limitations and escalating concerns
• Assisting in the development of new staff, students, and colleagues
• Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships

To apply for this post, you will/have:

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 2 years
• Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
• Undertake nursing assessment and evaluation to enable development of appropriate plans of care based on the needs of the individual
• Be able to work under own initiative and without direct supervision
• Be proficient in the delivery of care to patients
• Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance with NMC and CHS policies
• Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance with CHS policy and NMC guidelines
• Carry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards
• Undertake regular mandatory training*

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourageour bank members who are not clinically exempt from vaccination to get vaccinated.In return for your hard work and commitment, NHS Professionals (NHSP) offers you some fantastic benefits: -

• Competitive pay rates
• First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust - access before they are made available to agency
• Varied working options to suit your lifestyle - access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements - take control of when and how you want to work
• Training and development opportunities
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work
• Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go - access your "My Bank" shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
• Essential support when you need it - 24/7 365 days - Call us anytime
• Stakeholder pension scheme available

Who are NHS ProfessionalsWe are owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), running Englands largest NHS staff bank. We specialise in flexible working, which means giving our members greater access to shifts, in line with their qualifications and training. Every yearwe help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.Right now, we have members across England registered on our bank from various roles, grades, and specialities, saving the NHS millions each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS to provide better patient care.ApplyBy joining us today, you can start looking forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in a number of wards or areas.DisclaimerPlease note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear fromus within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

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NursingNMCRegistered Nurse