Nephrology and Transplant Nurse

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.