Paediatric Haemodialysis Specialist Practitioner Advanced
Main area: Child Health
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref: 188-SNM030125
Site: University Hospital Southampton
Town: Southampton
Salary: £46,148.00- £52,809.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
Closing: 17/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 27/01/2025
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Paediatric Haemodialysis nurse to lead our Paediatric Haemodialysis Unit here at UHS. This individual needs excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit along with highly specialist haemodialysis knowledge and skills.
The Paediatric Haemodialysis Specialist practitioner will have primary responsibility for the provision of Haemodialysis for paediatric patients at UHS, practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team. They will be responsible for leading the nursing team to provide the safe therapeutic management of paediatric Haemodialysis patients.
The post holder will be the identified key worker for the paediatric haemodialysis patient caseload to co-ordinate/oversee therapeutic treatment and care. We look forward to working with a dynamic, passionate individual who can bring expertise and leadership skills to the role and develop the service.
The Paediatric Haemodialysis Unit is based on G4 SUN ward and cares for children undergoing Chronic Haemodialysis from across the Wessex region including the Channel Islands. It is currently open 3 days per week from 8am-8pm; however, we are hoping to expand this to a 6 days/week service.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main duties of the job additional:
We are a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team invested in supporting all our staff to explore further education and professional development that will accelerate your progress, providing you with key skills and a broad perspective to enhance your future career. Southampton’s Children’s Hospital is a great investment in your future.
This is a permanent post but will consider secondments.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Paediatric Haemodialysis Unit is based on G4 SUN ward and cares for children undergoing Chronic Haemodialysis from across the Wessex region including the Channel Islands. It is currently open 3 days per week from 8am-8pm; however, we are hoping to expand this to a 6 days/week service. Working closely with G4 ward leader, they will ensure staff are trained to a high standard to provide this highly specialist skill, ensuring there is rotation of staff from the inpatient ward to the haemodialysis unit.
What you’ll do
The post holder has primary responsibility for the provision of Haemodialysis for paediatric patients at UHS, practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team.
* The post holder will be responsible for leading a team to provide the safe therapeutic management of haemodialysis patients.
* The post holder will be the identified key worker for a patient/client caseload to co-ordinate/oversee therapeutic treatment and care.
* The post holder will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers, and other health care professionals.
* The post holder will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care, with responsibility for leading practitioner-led care initiatives.
* The post holder is a role model for all and will contribute effectively to inter-professional team working.
Person specification
Trust Values
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Registered nurse, Registered AHP on relevant part of NMC or HCPC register
* Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) or Master’s degree or equivalence within relevant speciality
* Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
* Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice.
* Provide evidence of supporting a range of learners in practice
* Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
* Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
* Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
* Evidence of policy development and implementation
* Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
* Evidenced based care philosophy
* Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
* Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
* Leadership Qualification / training
* Multidisciplinary team working
* Experience of practitioner led care / clinics in own practice
* Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
* Team leadership role
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
Our commitment to equality
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.
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