Job summary
To care for a caseload of home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients and carers, with a wide range of medical, social and psychological problems and conditions, with support from senior nursing staff and the manager and in conjunction with other members of the renal multidisciplinary team.
To deliver clinical and professional nursing care to achieve high standards of patient care, monitoring standards of care and escalating shortfalls. To contribute to the smooth running of the service and an effective and motivated workforce.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver safe, competent, and compassionate care to renal patients attending clinic reviews and day-case procedures
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
- To run and support a variety of medical and nurse-led clinics.
- To assess patients holistically and refer to the multidisciplinary or community teams as required.
- Support the development of the Home Dialysis service to ensure fair and informed patient access, this involves current Home Dialysis patients as well as recruitment from pre dialysis.
- Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of senior staff.
- To provide training and education to patients and carers within their chosen renal replacement therapy and help support and develop them to be competent in this therapy
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professional's dependent on setting.
- Document nursing care in a comprehensive, timely, logical, accurate, clear and concise manner using appropriate terminologies (counter-signed by a registered practitioner, as appropriate).
- Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working with pre-dialysis and ward colleagues develop and evaluate the pathway for acceptance of new patients onto the home dialysis programme, promoting holistic care, independence, and minimum disruption to their lives.
- Train patient and carers to dialyse and manage at home safely, competently and confidently.
- Work with the registered nurses to co-ordinate the care and follow-up support of a caseload of home dialysis patients, always ensuring their safety.
- Provide specialist care to home dialysis patients, adjusting and negotiating care management plans as appropriate for individual patients, liaising with the medical team as required.
- Deliver pre dialysis education sessions in unit or at the patients home. Carry out community visits and monitor patient dialysis technique, safety, ability to cope and general self-care ability.
- Give support and expert advice to patients, referring to other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) as appropriate.
- Recognise, document and act on laboratory results, liaising closely with the multidisciplinary team where appropriate.
- Work closely with social, care workers to plan respite dialysis or timely referral to consultants as care needs change.
- Undertakes, reviews and follow-up with the renal technician team home assessments of prospective new patients for dialysis installations (PD or HD)
- Delivers and monitors high standard of home visits to home dialysis patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working with pre-dialysis and ward colleagues develop and evaluate the pathway for acceptance of new patients onto the home dialysis programme, promoting holistic care, independence, and minimum disruption to their lives.
- Train patient and carers to dialyse and manage at home safely, competently and confidently.
- Work with the registered nurses to co-ordinate the care and follow-up support of a caseload of home dialysis patients, always ensuring their safety.
- Provide specialist care to home dialysis patients, adjusting and negotiating care management plans as appropriate for individual patients, liaising with the medical team as required.
- Deliver pre dialysis education sessions in unit or at the patients home. Carry out community visits and monitor patient dialysis technique, safety, ability to cope and general self-care ability.
- Give support and expert advice to patients, referring to other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) as appropriate.
- Recognise, document and act on laboratory results, liaising closely with the multidisciplinary team where appropriate.
- Work closely with social, care workers to plan respite dialysis or timely referral to consultants as care needs change.
- Undertakes, reviews and follow-up with the renal technician team home assessments of prospective new patients for dialysis installations (PD or HD)
- Delivers and monitors high standard of home visits to home dialysis patients.
Person Specification
Longlisting
Essential
- Completed Level 5 Foundation Degree as Nurse Associate
- Registered with NMC
- Full Driving Licence
- Experience in Care setting
Desirable
- evidence of ongoing CPD
- cannulation skill
- venepuncture skill
- renal experience
- NHS experience
Person Specification
Longlisting
Essential
- Completed Level 5 Foundation Degree as Nurse Associate
- Registered with NMC
- Full Driving Licence
- Experience in Care setting
Desirable
- evidence of ongoing CPD
- cannulation skill
- venepuncture skill
- renal experience
- NHS 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).
