Job summary
The Sheffield Kidney Institute is a purpose built nephrology and transplantation centre. Comprising of: two in patient wards. These being 2 haemodialysis wards based at the Northern General Site and 4 satellite haemodialysis centres.
We currently have a vacancy for a Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse post within the acute haemodialysis Bay.
The person we are looking for should have:
Extensive experience working in a Renal care setting .
Current competencies in Haemodialysis, with extensive Haemodialysis experience.
Teaching/Assessor certificate.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills.
Excellent problem solving skills.
NMP qualification or the drive to complete.
APACS qualification or the drive to complete.
Main duties of the job
To develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers in the area.
To lead a team of qualified, support and student team members.
To take charge of the ward / dept regularly
Support the Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered
Undertake Haemodialysis, with confidence, both onsite at the Northern General, and offsite at various locations independently.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development and also many policies to support employees in balancing there professional and personal lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registered on part 1 of the register
- Evidence of post registration education relevant to role competencies
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- NMP and APACS or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Advanced Renal Module or willing to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Experience of caring for Renal Patients
- Extensive current Haemodialysis experience
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience
Special Skills Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to manage change
- Effective communication skills
- Proven leadership skills
Other factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of patient care and the needs of the service
- Excellent role model for all health care professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registered on part 1 of the register
- Evidence of post registration education relevant to role competencies
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- NMP and APACS or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Advanced Renal Module or willing to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Experience of caring for Renal Patients
- Extensive current Haemodialysis experience
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience
Special Skills Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to manage change
- Effective communication skills
- Proven leadership skills
Other factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of patient care and the needs of the service
- Excellent role model for all health care professionals
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).
