Sister/ Charge Nurse
Job overview
Continuous expansion in our Renal Home Therapies (RHT) programmes requires appropriate & skilled workforce. We aim to provide the best care and keep patients safe at home. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate renal nurse. This role will enhance your knowledge, skills and experience both in Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) & Home Haemodialysis (HHD) and gain management experience. You will have opportunities to work autonomously and collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
A skilled renal nurse with substantive renal experience (passionate for teaching and excellent communication skills), in possession of a relevant specialist and recognised renal course and able to travel/make use of public transport for home/community visits are the essentials.
You will have the opportunity to work both in PD and HHD - gaining the knowledge, skills and expertise - a truly enriching experience.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out planned care and training for a group of patients without direct supervision.
- To coordinate the PD and HHD training program based at Home Therapies training unit and/or satellite units and external companies.
- Plan, organize and deploy patients into the PD and HHD training program according to suitability.
- Prioritize and manage patient workload as per referral of patients in liaison with the Head nurse Use initiative where training targets are not being met, discuss with Head Nurse, Home therapies team at earliest opportunity and agree revised action plans.
- Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested. Liaise with the dietician, counsellor, technical services, transplant team and refer to patient seminars as appropriate.
- To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence based practice.
- Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the specialty as advised by the senior home therapies team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification:
Experience
Essential
- Renal experience (> 6months)
- Extensive experience both in PD and in HHD - acute and chronic.
- Experienced, competent, knowledgeable and skilled in handling dialysis machines, e.g., Claria APD, NxStage HHD machine, etc.
Desirable
- Previous work experience in PD or Home HD
- Experience of being a Team Leader / Deputy In charg
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development demonstrating advanced assessment skills
- Relevant specialist course
- Relevant post registration renal course (ENB 136/ or equivalent )
Desirable
- Graduate BSC/MSC
- Teaching Qualification (ENB 998/Slice or equivalent experience)
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Organization and management skills.
- Excellent teaching skills.
- Ability to conduct and lead the PD / HHD training program
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet the needs of both training programs.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Ability to perform clinical activities to an advanced level with advanced assessment skills.
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs. IT skills including use of email and office packages.
Desirable
- Knowledge of budget management
- Knowledge of rostering
- Knowledge of Health & Safety management
- Phlebotomist
- Cannulation
