An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a band 6 specialist nurse role in the renal outpatient team.
Candidates should be committed to the provision of high quality patient care, be highly motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Renal experience is essential as the role will involve supporting the pre-dialysis service.
Provide education to patients with chronic kidney disease on the various forms of renal replacement treatment. The treatment options include haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplant, or conservative management. A good understanding of these is essential. Education is provided to patients in hospital and also at the dialysis unit off site.
Help organise education days for patients and raise awareness of CKD at other relevant events.
On-going surveillance of pre-dialysis patients, inputting data and documentation.
Assist with a current ongoing research study.
Assist in the renal vaccination clinic.
Applicants must drive and have access to a car for work as they will be required to make home visits and home assessments for those patients choosing a home therapy.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients, and carers within their Speciality Service.
The post holder will have a responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the specialty team and will work collaboratively to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered.
The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined caseload or offering highly specialist service advice. This will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care, management, and education.
The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group/speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework.
This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role: clinical practice, leadership, acting as the patient advocate, and through audit and education.
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