Job overview
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This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
The Renal OPD team are looking for a full time registered nurse to join our team as Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurses. The post is for 37.5 hours/week (part time hours will also be considered - minimum 22.5hours/week). This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your nursing skills in a specialist area and is key to supporting those with chronic kidney disease across our services.
The successful person will have an opportunity to work in the wide variety of renal OPD clinics (General Nephrology, Advanced Kidney Care, Transplant, Immunosuppression) and in our Day Case Room where we provide amongst other treatments - infusions, pre/post renal biopsy care, pre/post-surgical care.
You would also be responsible for reviewing blood results, particularly in relation to non transplant immunosuppression and anaemia. We will provide training on how to run reports from the renal IT database, CV5, and review results against the NICE recommended ranges for treatment for renal anaemia.
The post holder will have good communication skills and will be expected to spend a large proportion of their time interacting with staff and patients both in the department and on the telephone. They should be computer literate.
The department is open from 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, hours of work can be discussed to accommodate both the candidate and the needs of the department.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide clinical leadership in the care of people with kidney failure, ensuring safe and compassionate care of all service users, be it in clinic, as day procedure attendance or by phone as follow up.
2. To act as the clinical and managerial lead in the absence of the modality manager, by providing day to day management of a team of junior staff and leadership of relevant clinical specialist care within the department.
3. To provide specialist advice to renal patients and their carers
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
4. Co-ordinate clinic activity and reviews patient care needs within the department, supporting the Healthcare Assistants running clinics
5. Actively participate as an effective team member / leader, contributing to the efficient running of the Renal Outpatient department.
6. To act as the clinical and managerial lead in the absence of the modality manager, by providing day to day management of a team of junior staff and leadership of relevant clinical specialist care within the department.
7. Take a nursing lead in the care of patient groups with specific needs, such as people with a kidney transplant, vasculitis, diabetes, renal anaemia, etc, monitoring their test results and clinic follow-up by phone and in nurse-led clinics
8. Give pre and post-procedure care to renal outpatients attending day procedures and intravenous infusions, monitoring and acting on their vital signs, escalating as indicated to the medical team
9. Enable patients and their families to understand renal failure and its treatment, and to gain access to further psycho-social support as required
10. Enable patients to make an informed choice regarding renal replacement therapies and conservative management
11. Build a partnership between the team, patients and carers and act as an advocate for the patient, relatives and staff. Provide follow-up care via phone, for patients and carers, keeping them informed and supporting them while at home.
12. Demonstrate proficiency and competence in the administration of IV Therapy, venepuncture, cannulation, and ECGs in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
13. UK NMC Registered Nurse
14. Recognised Renal Qualification (or working towards)
15. Degree level, with significant post-registration experience
Desirable criteria
16. Mentoring
Skills
Essential criteria
17. Venepuncture
18. Cannulation
19. Range of IT skills
20. Evidence of Leadership skills
21. IV therapy administration
Desirable criteria
22. Working knowledge of CV5
23. Knowledge/understanding of non transplant immunosuppression
Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria
24. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
25. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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