An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit an experienced and motivated renal nurse to join our team as a Renal Home Therapies Manager. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who has broad renal experience with significant skills in Peritoneal dialysis and competence in Haemodialysis. The post holder will demonstrate a sound understanding of renal nursing.
The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. You will have outstanding organisational skills and be able to work autonomously as well as manage the wider Home Therapies Team.
You will manage the Home Therapies service which includes Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Haemodialysis. You should be a confident educator for both patients and staff and have a flexible approach in meeting the needs of patients.
You will work collaboratively with the wider renal multi-disciplinary team and support the renal ward with staff training and clinical expertise. The role includes travelling to visit patients in their homes as part of their care and follow-up. Access to a car and possession of a UK driving license is essential to this post.
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for the operational and clinical management of the Renal Home Dialysis Unit.
* To ensure the continuity of patient care between hospital, home, and within the department.
* To provide excellent nursing care, using specialist knowledge to teach & educate patients and carers undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis and Haemodialysis at home.
* To work collaboratively to lead and coordinate the development of the home dialysis unit, making best use of available resources.
* To provide effective and robust training programmes for patients, carers, and staff.
* To provide an effective and responsive service to patients and carers within the trust and in their homes.
* To provide practice development support to renal nurses.
* Participate in the procurement of dialysis consumables and the home delivery services as appropriate.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate, and build careers.
We offer a good working environment with flexible working opportunities and the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached JD and person specification for full details. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised renal course.
* Recognised mentorship/Practice Assessor course.
Desirable
* MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/working towards it.
* Completion of management-related course.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Two years or more experience in renal nursing at band 6 level or above.
* Proficient level of knowledge and skill in Peritoneal dialysis.
Desirable
* Evidence of teaching patients and carers home dialysis treatment.
* Budgetary management skills.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Basildon University Hospital
Basildon
SS16 5NL
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