Job summary
Are you an experienced band 6 looking for a new challenge? Then the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) clinical nurse specialist may be the job for you!
We are looking for a dynamic individual with a background in acute care to join our AKI team.
About the team
The AKI nurse team sites within the Patient Safety Team, within our Trust Head Quarters division, covering core hours. The team is both proactive- working across the organisation on reducing the incidence/ impact of AKI as well as reactive to the daily needs of the AKI inpatient population. The role works closely with the renal team, but is independent and autonomous with its own daily workload. UHS has over 1000 inpatient beds and is a regional centre a large number of services including trauma, cardiothoracic and neurosciences. This means the workload is always varied and always interesting.This is a year fixed term contract
Main duties of the job
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Review adult patients with Acute Kidney Injury Stage 2 and Stage 3, including assisting in managing AKI clinic.
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Carry out case reviews and complete audits.
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Utilise quality improvement to improve the care of AKI patient
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Provide education and training to staff
What we're looking for
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A dynamic individual who is looking to improve patient care.
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Someone with experience in caring for patients in a nurse led setting.
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Someone who has completed their History taking and physical assessment course, and associated competencies.
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Someone with band 6 previous experience.
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Someone with experience of care of the acutely unwell adult.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Review adult patients with Acute Kidney Injury Stage 2 and Stage 3, including assisting in managing AKI clinic.
-
Carry out case reviews and complete audits.
-
Utilise quality improvement to improve the care of AKI patient
-
Provide education and training to staff
What we're looking for
-
A dynamic individual who is looking to improve patient care.
-
Someone with experience in caring for patients in a nurse led setting.
-
Someone who has completed their History taking and physical assessment course, and associated competencies.
-
Someone with band 6 previous experience.
-
Someone with experience of care of the acutely unwell adult.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/practitioner on relevant part of the NMC /HCPC register
- Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice.
- Provide evidence of Supporting a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
- Counselling qualification
- Palliative care course
- IT training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
- Understanding of personal accountability
Desirable
- Change Management, clinical practice development
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Interest in nurse -led care
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
- Good communication with patients/clients and professionals
- Able to organise own workload
- IT skills
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Ability to work across multiple sites
- Self-motivated
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings/clinics if required, by prior arrangement
Desirable
- Organisational/strategic awareness
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/practitioner on relevant part of the NMC /HCPC register
- Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice.
- Provide evidence of Supporting a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
- Counselling qualification
- Palliative care course
- IT training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
- Understanding of personal accountability
Desirable
- Change Management, clinical practice development
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Interest in nurse -led care
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
- Good communication with patients/clients and professionals
- Able to organise own workload
- IT skills
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Ability to work across multiple sites
- Self-motivated
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings/clinics if required, by prior arrangement
Desirable
- Organisational/strategic awareness
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
