Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic, motivated team of renal nurses who deliver a high standard of specialist care at the renal dialysis clinic situated in the grounds of Halton hospital.
You will be working in a friendly and supportive environment providing comprehensive care and support to patients and relatives.
The successful candidate will support the Manager to maintain standards , assist with staff management and the provision of excellent patient care and outcomes.
The unit currently have 12 stations running from 07:00 hours until 18:30 hours, Monday - Saturday. The Clinic is closed on Sundays.
There are also have haemodialysis units at Lower ground floor New Royal Liverpool hospital, Warrington, St Helens and Broadgreen hospitals and there may be occasions when you will be asked to support at one of these clinics.
If you are motivated, keen to learn new skills and committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care this is an ideal opportunity for you to grow and develop within the renal setting.
Applicants without NMC PIN will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
Deputises in the absence of the Ward Manager
Works in partnership with the Ward Manager to deliver unit objectives
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidenced-based nursing care.
Provides management and organisation of the clinical area.
Participate in the education, development and line management of other staff members.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Participate in improvement of services and the quality of care provision.
To work in partnership with the Ward Manager to achieve LQA and CQC essential standards,
In collaboration with the Unit Manager will be involved in the planning and implementation of developments relating to nursing.
To work in partnership with the Capacity Management Team to ensure effective patient flow
Responsible for working in collaboration with the Infection Prevention Control team to ensure the coordination and implementation of all IPC policies.
Support the Unit Manager in the implementation of the Patient Experience and Engagement Strategy within the unit environment
Ensure effective and prompt reporting of nursing issues and concerns to the Unit Manager
To support the Unit Manager for developing Patient Safety Culture
Support the Unit Manager in the development of systems and processes to achieve key clinical quality indicators at unit level.
To be responsible for safeguarding all vulnerable adults and children within the ward area.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in depth highly specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers/relatives.
Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.
Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.
Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
Lead in consultations on and contribute to the development of strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.
Dialysis Responsibility
Assessment of the patient pre and post dialysis
Understanding of the Dialysis Prescription
Blood Pressure and Weight management
Access care ( Arterio-venous fistula , graft , hero graft , femoral line and Central venous line )
Administration on intravenous medication during dialysis treatment
Monthly blood monitoring in line with Renal Association Guidelines
Safe blood sampling, labelling, storage and transportation
Fully competent in preparing the dialysis machine and consumables for different modalities
Understanding how the dialysis treatment works and how to troubleshoot , medically and technically
To monitor the patient throughout the treatment recording and reporting any incidents, accidents concerns or changes
Competent to administer anticoagulants during dialysis with awareness and understanding of the drug prescribed, contra-indications, adverse effects and side effects. ( Ante dote if applicable )
Competent to administer local anaesthesia as above
To safely discontinue dialysis and remove fistula needles
Practice ANTT to competency
Infection control, PPE and Blood Borne Virus awareness with strict adherence to policy and procedure
Diabetes Awareness, foot checks and referral to relevant departments
Liaison with the Nephrology Team, Renal Dieticians, Psychology ,Cardiology, Transplant, and other related areas
Named Nurse system and responsibilities for patient allocation
Dialysis Care planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in depth highly specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers/relatives.
Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.
Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.
Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
Lead in consultations on and contribute to the development of strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.
Dialysis Responsibility
Assessment of the patient pre and post dialysis
Understanding of the Dialysis Prescription
Blood Pressure and Weight management
Access care ( Arterio-venous fistula , graft , hero graft , femoral line and Central venous line )
Administration on intravenous medication during dialysis treatment
Monthly blood monitoring in line with Renal Association Guidelines
Safe blood sampling, labelling, storage and transportation
Fully competent in preparing the dialysis machine and consumables for different modalities
Understanding how the dialysis treatment works and how to troubleshoot , medically and technically
To monitor the patient throughout the treatment recording and reporting any incidents, accidents concerns or changes
Competent to administer anticoagulants during dialysis with awareness and understanding of the drug prescribed, contra-indications, adverse effects and side effects. ( Ante dote if applicable )
Competent to administer local anaesthesia as above
To safely discontinue dialysis and remove fistula needles
Practice ANTT to competency
Infection control, PPE and Blood Borne Virus awareness with strict adherence to policy and procedure
Diabetes Awareness, foot checks and referral to relevant departments
Liaison with the Nephrology Team, Renal Dieticians, Psychology ,Cardiology, Transplant, and other related areas
Named Nurse system and responsibilities for patient allocation
Dialysis Care planning.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of change management
- Application of evidence based practice
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
- Lead role in education of staff and patients
- Dialysis Experience
- Evidence of management experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Well motivated
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Post registration qualification in speciality
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of change management
- Application of evidence based practice
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
- Lead role in education of staff and patients
- Dialysis Experience
- Evidence of management experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Well motivated
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Post registration qualification in speciality
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
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).
