Job overview
Continuous expansion in our Renal Home Therapies (RHT) programmes requires appropriate & skilled workforce. We aim to provide the best care and keep patients safe at home. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate renal nurse. This role will enhance your knowledge, skills and experience both in Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) & Home Haemodialysis (HHD) and gain management experience. You will have opportunities to work autonomously and collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
A skilled renal nurse with substantive renal experience (passionate for teaching and excellent communication skills), in possession of a relevant specialist and recognised renal course and able to travel/make use of public transport for home/community visits are the essentials.
We currently have 3 sites delivering HHD training, including the main hub for the wider RHT located at Hammersmith Hospital (HH). PD Training is carried out externally with the vision to bring it on site in the future.
A full UK driving licence as well as an experienced, competent and skilled in handling home dialysis machines: NxStage in HHD & Claria APD in PD is desirable.
Main duties of the job
1. To support the home therapies patient program, providing high quality, effective, individualized care through the assessment of patient care needs to develop, implement and evaluate them with supervision.
2. To prioritize a program of education and training that is individualized to patients’ needs that ensures consistency, thoroughness and safety. To support the patient, independently planning safe transfer home in a timely manner.
3. Monitor and maintain highstandards of nursing care and take appropriate action for continuous improvement
4. To respond to patients, relatives and carers’ concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. Registered Nurse
6. Relevant specialist course
7. Evidence of continuing professional development demonstrating advanced assessment skills
Desirable criteria
8. Graduate BSC/MSC
9. Teaching Qualification (ENB 998/Slice or equivalent experience)
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Renal experience (> 6months)
11. Extensive experience both in PD and in HHD - acute and chronic.
12. Experienced, competent, knowledgeable and skilled in handling dialysis machines, e.g., Claria APD, NxStage HHD machine, etc
Desirable criteria
13. Previous work experience in PD or Home HD
14. Experience of being a Team Leader / Deputy In charge
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
15. Organization and management skills.
16. Excellent teaching skills
17. IT skills including use of email and office packages
18. Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
Desirable criteria
19. Knowledge of budget management
20. Knowledge of Health & Safety management
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).
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