Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, motivated nurse, who has a passion in Renal Nursing.
The successful candidate must have good sound knowledge of haemodialysis and treatment pathways. They must have experience of MDT working with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be suited to the dynamic pace of this very busy service. It is essential to have a genuine interest and advanced knowledge of renal /Haemodialysis. Knowledge of Plasma apheresis' will be advantageous .
Closing Date: 03 September 2023
Interview Date: 13 September 2023
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to help support the Units Cross Site including Patience Ward, Richard Bright Ward. Critical Care Unit and St Thomas' Dialysis Unit.
To be able to establish a good safe working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care.
Should be an effective and consistent team player and ensures that communication is effective between patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Communicates with staff in otherareas of the renal unit to ensure that, when necessary, patient care is transferred safely from one part of the renal unit to another. Cascades information to relevant groups of staff.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Organisational Values:Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.The post holder will:o Put patients first o Take pride in what they do o Respect others o Strive to be the best o Act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Is responsible for a defined caseload of Acute Dialysis Team.
- Is responsible for the management of a ward or department or equivalent sphere of nursing including the deployment and supervision of staff in the absence of a Sister/Charge Nurse.
- To provide clinical & management support to the ward manager i.e. Health roster, Staff Appraisals, attends meetings/handover in absence of Manager.
- Setting and monitoring standards of dialysis care.
- Assesses, develops and implements specialised dialysis care and is responsible for maintenance of standards by all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Coordinates in-patients dialysis treatment to wards nursing team.
- Provides highly specialised nursing advice to ensure appropriate treatment and care is delivered to the patient at all times.
- Refers and orders specialised tests in line with agreed protocols and clinical governance guidelines
Please see attached Job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Is responsible for a defined caseload of Acute Dialysis Team.
- Is responsible for the management of a ward or department or equivalent sphere of nursing including the deployment and supervision of staff in the absence of a Sister/Charge Nurse.
- To provide clinical & management support to the ward manager i.e. Health roster, Staff Appraisals, attends meetings/handover in absence of Manager.
- Setting and monitoring standards of dialysis care.
- Assesses, develops and implements specialised dialysis care and is responsible for maintenance of standards by all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Coordinates in-patients dialysis treatment to wards nursing team.
- Provides highly specialised nursing advice to ensure appropriate treatment and care is delivered to the patient at all times.
- Refers and orders specialised tests in line with agreed protocols and clinical governance guidelines
Please see attached Job description for full details
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, organisation and management skills
- Counselling skills
- Haemodialysis skills
- Venepuncture and phlebotomy skills
- Teaching, assessing and coaching skills
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Plasmapheresis
Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Renal Course or equivalent
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing education & clinical & professional development
- Knowledge of Audit and standard setting
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in haemodialysis
- Proven experience of change management
Desirable
- Peritoneal dialysis / Home Haemodialysis/Transplant experience
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, organisation and management skills
- Counselling skills
- Haemodialysis skills
- Venepuncture and phlebotomy skills
- Teaching, assessing and coaching skills
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Plasmapheresis
Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Renal Course or equivalent
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing education & clinical & professional development
- Knowledge of Audit and standard setting
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in haemodialysis
- Proven experience of change management
Desirable
- Peritoneal dialysis / Home Haemodialysis/Transplant experience
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).
