Closing Date: 04.11.24 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 05.11.24
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 14.11.24
This position is intended to allow the successful candidate the opportunity to expand their managerial and leadership skills and to progress in their career.
We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated and experienced nurse to work as part of the Renal Dialysis team.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and skilled individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to work as clinical Shift leader, and to provide visible nursing leadership and an effective and high quality patient focused service.
It is essential that you have a good understanding of the challenges and the skills required to support patients, families, careers and staff within renal dialysis environment. You must also demonstrate excellent organizational skills, an understanding of change management processes, and the ability to inspire, lead and develop a team. You must also demonstrate excellent clinical leadership skills, a strong team management approach and be open to developing and progressing new ideas and innovative ways of working.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for the assessment of care need and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care, establishing evidence-based practice.
2. Delivers enhanced nursing skills within renal care pathway.
3. Reporting to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, assists in leading and managing the clinical team, delegates work to junior staff and participates in the management of the department and the development of care systems as directed by the Line Manager.
4. Assists with the total management of a team and leads the care for patients with chronic and acute renal failure.
5. No direct budgetary control but the post holder will be expected to assist with the effective use of resources in the clinical area.
6. The post is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, involving specialised nursing skills and leadership competencies and which contributes to the effective and economical use of available resources.
7. The applicant will be required to supervise qualified and unqualified staff on a day to day basis as directed by the Line Manager.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
* We value people
* We are one team
* We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be enthusiastic and passionate about delivering high standards of patient centered care and be a professional role model. You will be responsible for the immediate management of patients and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team ensure that patients receive optimum and high level nursing care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience in Haemodialysis
Desirable
* Demonstrable Management and Leadership Skill
Skills
Essential
* IV Skills: Phlebotomy and drug administration and cannulation
* Good verbal and written command of English
* Change Management experience
* Effective listening and interpersonal skills
* Time Management Experience
* Computer literacy
* Haemodialysis Skill
Knowledge
Essential
* Sound understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
* Sound understanding of what the NHS constitution means to you and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
* Knowledge of the NHS Plan and related National Service Frameworks
* Good verbal and written command of English
Desirable
* Appraisal skill
Qualifications
Essential
* RN
* Mentorship/Preceptorship ENB 998 or 6590(SLIP)/ working towards
* Degree level Courses applicable to specialist area or working towards
Desirable
* Renal Course (ENB 136)
* A management qualification or commitment to undertake as soon as possible
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ward F8 Dialysis Unit St Lukes Hospital
SLH Little Horton Lane
Bradford
BD5 0NA
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