Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse to work alongside the lead acute kidney injury (AKI) consultant and develop a new AKI nursing service within the trust.
The post holder will be working under the supervision of the advanced nurse practitioner (ANP), to provide support to the lead consultant for AKI in managing the AKI caseload across the trust. The post will enable the individual to develop enhanced knowledge, skills and competence in managing the care of children and families within the caseload.
Main duties of the job
Working under the supervision of the ANP in the Nephrology service the post holder will:
Provide a specialist outreach AKI service to inpatient areas within the Trust under the supervision of the Lead Consultant for AKI.
Be responsible for providing a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals, patients and their carers within the Trust
Undertake audits and implement appropriate action plans to reduce the incidence of AKI and ensure appropriate follow up of patients with AKI.
Be responsible for the on-going development of the AKI service, research and standards of care within the service and the development of policies, protocols and procedures.
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the AKI service in conjunction with the Lead Consultant for AKI.
Co-ordinate the response to, and participate in the review of referrals from wards within the trust
Provide education and support to nursing staff in areas with AKI patients
Audit all AKI patients within the Trust
To contribute towards the continuing development of the service, through guidance and support to all.
To assist the undertaking of research and audit to support the development of the AKI service
To assist the team in promoting good practice and actively participate in the management and co-ordination of patients requiring investigations and treatment.
To contribute to the continuing development of the service through the guidance and support to all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the AKI service in conjunction with the Lead Consultant for AKI.
Co-ordinate the response to, and participate in the review of referrals from wards within the trust
Provide education and support to nursing staff in areas with AKI patients
Audit all AKI patients within the Trust
To contribute towards the continuing development of the service, through guidance and support to all.
To assist the undertaking of research and audit to support the development of the AKI service
To assist the team in promoting good practice and actively participate in the management and co-ordination of patients requiring investigations and treatment.
To contribute to the continuing development of the service through the guidance and support to all.
Person Specification
Experiance
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse
- Evidence of renal nursing experience
- Demonstrable continuous personal and professional and academic development
- Leadership and team building skills
- Networking, being able to work within and without the Trust with credibility out of area
Desirable
- Experience of nursing children and young people on renal replacement therapies
- Renal course qualification
- Leadership course or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake the paediatric clinical examination course
- Willingness to undertake the V300 non medical prescribing course
Person Specification
Experiance
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse
- Evidence of renal nursing experience
- Demonstrable continuous personal and professional and academic development
- Leadership and team building skills
- Networking, being able to work within and without the Trust with credibility out of area
Desirable
- Experience of nursing children and young people on renal replacement therapies
- Renal course qualification
- Leadership course or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake the paediatric clinical examination course
- Willingness to undertake the V300 non medical prescribing course
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).
