Job summary
The Northampton Dialysis Unit is looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about Nursing and delivering care. You will be part of a Nursing team providing Haemodialysis treatment to 115.
The Northampton Dialysis Unit will be moving to new premises on the 1st of May and we will be increasing patient capacity.
We are looking for someone who is an effective role with excellent communication skills and have the ability to work in a team or independently. They should have the ability to deliver a high standard of care to patients work and be proactive in developing knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
- Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of a Haemodialysis unit/clinical area.
- Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
- Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
- Act as a clinical role model assessing and supporting students and learners on placement .
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 14,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters most
o We treat others how we would like to be treated
o We are passionate and creative in our work
o We do what we say we are going to do
o We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments of patients nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients.
Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records.
Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments of patients nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients.
Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records.
Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Person Specification
RN
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
RN
Essential
Desirable
- Desire to complete assessor and supervisor training
RN
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
RN
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
RN
Essential
Desirable
- Desire to complete assessor and supervisor training
RN
Essential
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).
