Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Qualified Nurse with relevant experience to become part of the Peritoneal Dialysis team who care for patients on peritoneal dialysis at home.
You will be a proven team player with post registration renal experience, including at working at Band 5 level or equivalent. You may have previous experience of caring for patients on peritoneal dialysis.
You will bring evidence of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency partnership working, and the ability to both influence and embrace change. Well-developed communication skills are essential.
Our commitment to you
Experienced nurse leadership to support you and your team when you need it.
Welcoming you to our team
We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals, who work well under pressure and are keen to learn. A great team player, you will also be self-motivated and able to work independently when needed.
You will be a professional who truly understands the need for care, consideration and respect for our patients but can also apply these qualities to team members at all levels.
We would welcome applicants to come and see our service for an informal visit and to hear about our future plans.
Main duties of the job
Key objectives would be the management of patients on peritoneal dialysis, initiation and training of new patients, providing ongoing support and care to the patient and their carers / families.
You will be expected to provide high quality care to this complex patient group,support patients in the their homes and in outlying hospitals . Also provide telephone triage advise and consultation.
You will have a major role in educating and supporting both healthcare professionals, patients and significant others with regards to the patient journey with the ultimate aim of enhancing quality of life. Non-medical prescribing qualification is desirable but not essential as this training opportunity will be provided.Due to the nature of the post it is expected that you will have a full driving licence and will have regular use of an appropriate vehicle (as determined by the Trust).
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registered RGN
Essential
- Registered general nurse
- Renal experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Licence holder with access to car
- Previous experience of management of patient on peritoneal dialysis
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in nursing or equivalent portfolio
- 2 years post registration experience within the speciality
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance
Desirable
- Non medical prescribing
- Post basic renal qualification
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate specialist expertise
Desirable
- Evidence of mentorship and education
Full clean driving licience
Essential
- Community work as well as hospital based
Person Specification
Registered RGN
Essential
- Registered general nurse
- Renal experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Licence holder with access to car
- Previous experience of management of patient on peritoneal dialysis
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in nursing or equivalent portfolio
- 2 years post registration experience within the speciality
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance
Desirable
- Non medical prescribing
- Post basic renal qualification
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate specialist expertise
Desirable
- Evidence of mentorship and education
Full clean driving licience
Essential
- Community work as well as hospital based
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).