Nephrology and Transplant Nurse

Job overview

The Nephrology and Transplant Directorate delivers care to patients with renal disease in South East Wales.  The directorate comprises of a 20 bedded specialist Cardiff Transplant Unit on T5 and a 25 bedded nephrology ward on B5.  There is also a renal outpatients department incorporating IV therapies and a dedicated dialysis unit, David Thomas Unit.

The post will include a planned rotation programme throughout all clinical areas, including the Home Dialysis unit, with the opportunity to complete a Degree or Masters level module in Renal Nursing.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without direction and supervision.

Demonstrate and supervise practice and procedures to registered and unregistered nursing staff to secure effective nursing practice.

To take a key role in the induction and mentorship of new and unregistered staff, and provide supervision.

There is a wide range of clinical skills and developmental opportunities available which are supported by a Practice Development Nurse Team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.