Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team of specialist Renal nurses. We are looking for a self-confident and motivated person to join us in the provision of a nurse-led service covering clinics and managing caseloads across our Renal units in East and West Kent.
This post is a combination of patient-facingand office-based work requiring excellent clinical, communication and IT skills.
Applicants need experience of Multidisciplinary working and be able to work effectively, both independently as well as within a team environment.
Experience of teaching junior colleagues and patients on an individual and also in a group setting would be very advantageous, as we contribute to a robust in-house education programme and also deliver patient group education sessions.
This post offers regular working hours covering office/clinic hours (approximately 08.00-17.30) Mondays to Fridays.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the Advanced Kidney Care nursing team. Working across East and West Kent to ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs.o Assess, co-ordinate and deliver appropriate care interventions for a complex group of patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) incorporating anaemia management, hepatitis B vaccinations, education of patients and their carers (individual/group settings), renal transplant work-up .o Manage own caseload of patients, working closely with Consultant Nephrologists and the Advanced Kidney Care team leaders.o Education and training of renal and non-renal nurseso Assisting in on going and future audit & research projects within the department
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver person centred care including; planning, assessment, treatment and evaluation of appropriate clinical interventions within a speciality and generic caseload.
Travelling to and running nurse-led clinics in Canterbury Renal Outpatients Department and Satellite Renal Units across East and West Kent.
IV iron administration
Giving IM Hep B vaccinations
Starting patients on home-based anaemia treatments (Erythropoeisis Stimulating Agents and HIF-PH inhibitors)
Delivering ASK consultations - providing clear, concise education & support to patients to facilitate informed decision making regarding their future treatment choices.
Assisting in group educations for patient + carers
Monitoring of bloods & ordering relevant anaemia treatments including screening of prescriptions/ making treatment adjustments for own caseload of patients.
Ensuring Renal Transplant work-up blood tests are up to date who patients are pursuing this treatment option.
See main Job description for more details:-
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver person centred care including; planning, assessment, treatment and evaluation of appropriate clinical interventions within a speciality and generic caseload.
Travelling to and running nurse-led clinics in Canterbury Renal Outpatients Department and Satellite Renal Units across East and West Kent.
IV iron administration
Giving IM Hep B vaccinations
Starting patients on home-based anaemia treatments (Erythropoeisis Stimulating Agents and HIF-PH inhibitors)
Delivering ASK consultations - providing clear, concise education & support to patients to facilitate informed decision making regarding their future treatment choices.
Assisting in group educations for patient + carers
Monitoring of bloods & ordering relevant anaemia treatments including screening of prescriptions/ making treatment adjustments for own caseload of patients.
Ensuring Renal Transplant work-up blood tests are up to date who patients are pursuing this treatment option.
See main Job description for more details:-
Person Specification
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate healthcare experience, equivalent to L6 across a range of clinical specialties.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within Kidney care aligned to the four pillars of practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Venepuncture & cannulation skills & IV drug administration.
- IT skills relevant to digital healthcare and role
Desirable
- Experience of nurse-led clinics
- Teaching and facilitation skills
- Confidence in public speaking
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or plans to complete degree programme
- Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within kidney care
- Minimum 2 years nursing experience within kidney care
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification
- Member of relevant royal college, professional society
Governance
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and current Healthcare relating to Quality Governance, NICE and CQC, GIRFT
- Awareness of quality governance, clinical effectiveness patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement
Desirable
- Clinical Audit skills and experience relevant to role
- Ability to access & record information using various IT systems
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team to achieving goals and motivate others
- Ability to work under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care
- Demonstrate knowledge of change management and impact
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between EKHUFT, Medway and Maidstone sites & carry out community visits
- Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to equity and diversity
- Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach Upholds and role models the Trust values
Person Specification
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate healthcare experience, equivalent to L6 across a range of clinical specialties.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within Kidney care aligned to the four pillars of practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Venepuncture & cannulation skills & IV drug administration.
- IT skills relevant to digital healthcare and role
Desirable
- Experience of nurse-led clinics
- Teaching and facilitation skills
- Confidence in public speaking
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or plans to complete degree programme
- Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within kidney care
- Minimum 2 years nursing experience within kidney care
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification
- Member of relevant royal college, professional society
Governance
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and current Healthcare relating to Quality Governance, NICE and CQC, GIRFT
- Awareness of quality governance, clinical effectiveness patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement
Desirable
- Clinical Audit skills and experience relevant to role
- Ability to access & record information using various IT systems
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team to achieving goals and motivate others
- Ability to work under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care
- Demonstrate knowledge of change management and impact
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between EKHUFT, Medway and Maidstone sites & carry out community visits
- Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to equity and diversity
- Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach Upholds and role models the Trust values
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).
