Job summary
Senior Staff Nurse - Windsor Dialysis
We are looking for a forward-thinking, dynamic, and enthusiastic individual with at least 2 years of Band 5 experience in Renal dialysis, along with evidence of leadership and management skills. The ideal candidate should have completed the Renal course and be working towards their Band 5 leadership competencies. We will support you through the Senior Staff Nurse Development pathway. Opportunities for further academic education are always supported within the renal department.
Main duties of the job
We are offering an opportunity for a motivated individual with the drive and enthusiasm to develop as a Senior Staff Nurse in the Windsor Dialysis Unit. You will be fully supported in your development.
You must have a proven track record of progressive leadership and development. Be an effective role model, self-motivated, passionate about your job, driven, and adaptable to cope with continuously changing services.
You should possess excellent communication skills, be visible and accessible, with quality and standards as your priority. You will need to be flexible and learn to be resilient in order to cope with the demands of the role. Additionally, you must be adaptable to change and able to influence your team members to enable you to implement and evaluate changes in the working environment.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached.
Person Specification
Education/Qual/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12)
- ENB 998/Slice, C&G 730, Mentorship Preparation for Healthcare Professionals or equivalent
- Evidence of Leadership/Management and Speciality Development
Desirable
- Renal course
- History taking course
- Working towards a post-graduate qualification in relevant subject
- Counselling course
- Knowledge of research and audit
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of which includes work in post-qualification speciality
- Experience of leadership/ management and speciality development.
- Experience in mentoring, facilitation, teaching, assessing, coaching
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in successful Change Management
- Experience of conditions of the kidney.
- Experience of participating in research and/or clinical trials.
- Experience of participating and delivering health promotional and/or teaching activities.
- Knowledge and understanding of blood test results
- Experience of running an outpatient clinic and dictation
Other
Essential
- Good IT Skills
- Car driving licence and access to a car
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Communication
Essential
- Good facilitation, presentation, teaching and assessing skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/Qual/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12)
- ENB 998/Slice, C&G 730, Mentorship Preparation for Healthcare Professionals or equivalent
- Evidence of Leadership/Management and Speciality Development
Desirable
- Renal course
- History taking course
- Working towards a post-graduate qualification in relevant subject
- Counselling course
- Knowledge of research and audit
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of which includes work in post-qualification speciality
- Experience of leadership/ management and speciality development.
- Experience in mentoring, facilitation, teaching, assessing, coaching
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in successful Change Management
- Experience of conditions of the kidney.
- Experience of participating in research and/or clinical trials.
- Experience of participating and delivering health promotional and/or teaching activities.
- Knowledge and understanding of blood test results
- Experience of running an outpatient clinic and dictation
Other
Essential
- Good IT Skills
- Car driving licence and access to a car
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Communication
Essential
- Good facilitation, presentation, teaching and assessing skills
Desirable
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
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).
