Job summary
Main Duties of the job:
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi professional team, patients and carers within the Acute Kidney Injury Service.
The post holder will have a responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the specialty team and will work collaboratively to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered.
The post holder will carry responsibility for managing an inpatients caseload whilst offering highly specialist service advise,This will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of prescribed care, management and education.
The post holder will be supported by Consultants and Registrars as required.
For informal enquiries please contact: Anne Grace Tel: 01922 721172 ext 6052
Main duties of the job
We require an experienced nurse for the role of AKI Clinical Nurse Specialist. This is a developing service which aims to proactively see patients with AKI, and improve the management within the hospital setting.
You will also be trained and required to run a nurse-led AKI follow-up clinic, improve education and awareness of AKI, to aid in the development of strategies to prevent AKI, and maintain a database which will reflect the activity of the service.
You will have sound acute assessment skills, a broad knowledge of AKI, preferably with experience of teaching and audit. In-reach into all patient areas will be required, and you will ensure care of these patients is to a high standard, embedding the AKI Standards of Care.
We are looking for a qualified nurse with a minimum of 3 years' experience within an acute setting; someone who is motivated, dynamic, with excellent communication skills. You will be able to use your own initiative to work independently and manage a caseload of patients.
This is a seven-day service, and flexibility will be expected to meet its changing needs.
About us
Working for your organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Ensure a high standard of safe clinical care and record keeping in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council, national legislation and local standards.
Take personal responsibility for actions and omissions, and fully recognise personal accountability.
Practise within an ethical framework based upon dignity and respect for the well-being and safety of patients and clients.
Act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence based practice within own work area.
Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, standards, policies and clinical guidelines within own work area.
Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team.
Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection prevention, clinical governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting and root cause analysis.
Demonstrate effective communication within the multi-professional team regarding patient care.
Undertake interventional procedures with appropriate consent
Assess the risks involved in the care of patients and ensure utilisation of practices and protocols to minimise those risks, including safe use of medical devices.
Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective action to minimise future risk
Provide specialist advice to own and other professions on therapeutic interventions and clinical practice.
Implement practices that are appropriate to patient and service need through in-depth knowledge, implications of and applying epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional trends and developments.
Lead by example, develop self and other staff, and influence the way care is given in a manner that is innovative, open and responds to individual needs.
Provide clinical supervision to other staff.
Work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients and clients and their carers, families and friends, seeking advice from senior practitioners as necessary.
Practise within the scope of personal professional competence and extend this scope as appropriate to service needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Ensure a high standard of safe clinical care and record keeping in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council, national legislation and local standards.
Take personal responsibility for actions and omissions, and fully recognise personal accountability.
Practise within an ethical framework based upon dignity and respect for the well-being and safety of patients and clients.
Act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence based practice within own work area.
Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, standards, policies and clinical guidelines within own work area.
Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team.
Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection prevention, clinical governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting and root cause analysis.
Demonstrate effective communication within the multi-professional team regarding patient care.
Undertake interventional procedures with appropriate consent
Assess the risks involved in the care of patients and ensure utilisation of practices and protocols to minimise those risks, including safe use of medical devices.
Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective action to minimise future risk
Provide specialist advice to own and other professions on therapeutic interventions and clinical practice.
Implement practices that are appropriate to patient and service need through in-depth knowledge, implications of and applying epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional trends and developments.
Lead by example, develop self and other staff, and influence the way care is given in a manner that is innovative, open and responds to individual needs.
Provide clinical supervision to other staff.
Work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients and clients and their carers, families and friends, seeking advice from senior practitioners as necessary.
Practise within the scope of personal professional competence and extend this scope as appropriate to service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration Nurse/ NMC Registration Midwife
- Degree level education [e.g. Registration/speciality related/mentorship]
- Non-medical prescribing or ability to complete within 18 months of oappointment
- Evidence of professional updating within last 12 months
Experience
Essential
- Critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform clinical assessments, Clinical judgements and decision making
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills to a broad range of clinically and professionally challenging situations
- Practice/service development within own sphere of practice
- Ability to maintain and manage high standards of care
- Able to work effectively under pressure across competing priorities
Registration
Essential
- Must have current up to date NMC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills, exemplary record keeping
- Ability to communicate with, and other professions, patients/carers
- Ability to communicate empathetically with Patients, Relatives and or Carers when discussing/explaining clinical conditions and potentially distressing and sensitive information such as breaking bad news
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration Nurse/ NMC Registration Midwife
- Degree level education [e.g. Registration/speciality related/mentorship]
- Non-medical prescribing or ability to complete within 18 months of oappointment
- Evidence of professional updating within last 12 months
Experience
Essential
- Critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform clinical assessments, Clinical judgements and decision making
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills to a broad range of clinically and professionally challenging situations
- Practice/service development within own sphere of practice
- Ability to maintain and manage high standards of care
- Able to work effectively under pressure across competing priorities
Registration
Essential
- Must have current up to date NMC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills, exemplary record keeping
- Ability to communicate with, and other professions, patients/carers
- Ability to communicate empathetically with Patients, Relatives and or Carers when discussing/explaining clinical conditions and potentially distressing and sensitive information such as breaking bad news
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).
