Job summary
The Renal Satellite unit at Ealing Hospital is a 19 station Adult Haemodialysis Unit caring for patients with chronic renal failure requiring maintenance haemodialysis treatment.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse with the relevant clinical skills with at least 3 years' experience in the Haemodialysis setting. You will have significant post registration experience including a recognised Renal Course and teaching qualification with a desire to further develop your management skills.
We operate three shifts Monday to Saturday, 07:00 - 23:30, closed Sundays. We uphold up the Trust valves and behaviours and embrace a collaborative and patient focused approach to care and take pride in developing and promoting a skilled nursing workforce. We promote a kind and professional working environment for staff and patients
If you are a caring, compassionate and experienced haemodialysis nurse able to demonstrate the appropriate level of specialist knowledge and leadership skills related to hemodialysis treatment and wish to work autonomously in partnership with patients, then we would encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
- To lead a group of nurses within their team in the haemodialysis unit.
- Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision.
- Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care for a team of patients.
- Plan, organise and deploy staff according to ability and workload in order to meet patient needs within their team.
- Co-ordinate the shift in the absence of the unit manager ensuring adequate handover is achieved, staff allocated effectively and patient referrals are triaged. Liaise with Inpatient wards and satellite units on the transfer of patients where applicable.
- Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested. Liaise with the dietician, counsellor and the transplant team.
- To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence based practice.
- Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the speciality as advised by the senior sister or charge nurse.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant post registration course (ENB 136, CPPD in renal nursing) & experience in field
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Graduate - BSC/MSC
- Mentorship course
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in haemodialysis.
- Broader renal nursing experience
Desirable
- Satellite unit dialysis nursing experience
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching experience : Student, HCA, new RN and patients
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
- IT skills including use of Microsoft office packages & electronic patient record systems
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional conduct.
- Extensive knowledge of speciality.
Desirable
- Knowledge of budget management
- Have an interest in professional development
- Leadership or equivalent course / experience
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant post registration course (ENB 136, CPPD in renal nursing) & experience in field
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Graduate - BSC/MSC
- Mentorship course
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in haemodialysis.
- Broader renal nursing experience
Desirable
- Satellite unit dialysis nursing experience
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching experience : Student, HCA, new RN and patients
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
- IT skills including use of Microsoft office packages & electronic patient record systems
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional conduct.
- Extensive knowledge of speciality.
Desirable
- Knowledge of budget management
- Have an interest in professional development
- Leadership or equivalent course / experience
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
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).
