Job Summary
This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System.
Organisations Within Scope Are As Follows:
* Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
* Southern Health Foundation Trust
* Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
* University Hospital Southampton
* Solent NHS Trust
* South Central Ambulance Service
* Isle of Wight NHS Trust
* Hampshire Hospitals
Please note this role is based at Totton Renal Dialysis Unit, Totton, Southampton SO40 3ZN.
Are you ambitious, motivated, and passionate about nursing? Do you want to make a real difference to every one of your patients? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking qualified, NMC Registered Nurses, to join our fantastic nurse-led Satellite Dialysis Unit team, based in Totton. We are proud to be developing a team of like-minded individuals, those that can live and breathe our core values, and help us to provide unprecedented levels of care that we know each and every patient deserves.
The role is located in Totton just a short drive from Southampton and The New Forest plus access to all major road routes.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
* To be an integral part of the nurse-led Satellite Dialysis Unit team, based in Totton, Southampton.
* To ensure high quality nursing care is coordinated and delivered using a family-focused model of practice.
* To work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team ensuring patient care is delivered smoothly and efficiently.
* The expectations within this job description will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education, training, and research.
* Size of Area: 9 Stations, 2 to 3 shifts a day.
* Ward Environment: Cleanliness, Safe Environment, Clinical Area.
* Work: In other areas of WKC: Satellites/Main unit when required.
We Know The Secret To Our Success Is Through Investment In Our Staff, So In Return For Your Passion, Dedication, And Hard Work We Promise You:
* Bespoke induction and training programme, based on your needs and aspirations.
* Superb NHS benefits, including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice for electrical goods, annual leave and pension to name but a few.
If you are ready to feel valued, and where your work has real meaning, get in contact with us today.
About Us
For further information please refer to the Job description.
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
Date posted: 13 January 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £17,982 to £21,889 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: REF1104M
Job locations:
Totton Renal Dialysis Unit,
Totton,
Southampton,
SO40 3ZN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
* Promote and set high standards of nursing care and maintain the delivery of quality care within the trust policies, protocols, and guidelines.
* Provide and deliver a high standard of evidence-based nursing care through the assessment, planning, and evaluating of individual patients' needs based on evidence. Initiate and co-ordinate care in the clinical area for a specified group of patients.
* Recognise and respond to a change in patient status undertaking first line interventions within scope of practice and refer on to the appropriate clinician as required.
* Actively promote safe and effective working practices to prevent harm to the patients within your care and take part in safety audits to maintain high quality standards.
* Communicating and working with the multidisciplinary team to improve quality of care and informed clinical decisions. Promote innovation and share any new ideas to improve patient care.
* Communicate complex/sensitive information with empathy and respect ensuring understanding.
Responsibilities
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
* Previous dialysis experience desirable though not essential as full training will be given.
Additional criteria Essential
* Clinically competent at Band 5.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Teaching and mentoring skills.
* Team building skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others.
* Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team.
* Able to support development of others.
* Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues.
* Health promotion.
* Advocacy skills.
* Strong customer service skills.
Desirable
* Ability to adapt to change within working situation.
* Intravenous Therapy Skills.
* Mentors Course.
Qualifications Essential
* Current RN registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications.
* BSc Degree in relevant field.
Desirable
* Computer literate, knowledge of patient administration system.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address: Totton Renal Dialysis Unit,
Totton,
Southampton,
SO40 3ZN
Employer's website: https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/
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