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DaVita UK delivers life-saving kidney care to over 2,000 patients across England & Wales. DaVita UK is one of the 14 countries which form DaVita International focusing on transforming care and improving quality of life for people receiving dialysis treatment globally. When you join the DaVita Village, you're joining a winning team with Community First, Company Second culture

We’re proud to be an independent, nurse-led provider, working in partnership with the NHS to deliver the highest standards of care using cutting-edge technology in welcoming, modern environments.

Role overview:

DaVita UK is seeking a Non-Medical Prescriber who will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to service users who present with highly complex needs and may require pharmacological interventions. You will demonstrate high quality innovative practice and proactive decision making underpinned by advanced levels of theoretical and practical knowledge. The role is to cover Hamilton clinic working 22.5hours per week.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment of service user care needs which may be highly complex and the development, implementation and evaluation of highly specialised programmes of care which include pharmacological interventions
• Make complex clinical decisions underpinned by advanced levels of theoretical and practical knowledge and impart highly specialised advice.
• Responsible for the delivery of dedicated NMP clinics for the purposes of assessing and reviewing service users who may require pharmacological intervention or whose existing treatment needs reviewed
• To undertake the role of a keyworker for service users whose needs maybe highly complex and where non-medical prescribing will enhance service delivery and improve service user outcomes
• Support the Operations Manager with the management of the referral to treatment pathway
• Provide clinical leadership
• Support the Operations Manager in the planning and development of the service
• Undertake the assessor/mentor role and take a lead role in the placement provision and providing a positive learning.

Person Specification

• Full NMC registration
• Nursing Degree
• Experience in Renal nursing will be an advantage
• Good communication skills, knowledge of current professional nursing issues
• Ability to adapt to change within the working situation
• Good interpersonal skills, friendly and outgoing, flexible
• Able to work effectively within a team

What can you expect when you join?

• Salary depending upon experience
• Company Pension Scheme
• 35 days' paid leave per annum, including bank holidays
• Monday to Saturday working pattern
• Day shifts only
• Life Assurance to 3 times annual salary
• Retail discount scheme membership
• ANN UK Membership
• A commitment to your training and development
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter
• An exciting, collaborative and driven multinational environment
• Live our mission: To be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice
• Dedication, above all, to caring for our patients and teammates

Pay: £35.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Belgrave LE4 9LR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Prescribing: 3 years (required)
• Hemodialysis Nursing: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person