Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 nurse to join our nurse-led unit at Wycombe Renal Unit (Wycombe Hospital). Our unit provides an Outpatient Service of haemodialysis, home dialysis, renal and transplant clinics for patients in High Wycombe and surrounding areas and is a satellite unit of the Oxford Kidney Unit.
The unit is closed Sundays, Christmas & New Year's Day. The unit is open Monday to Saturday with no night shifts. Twilight shifts up to midnight on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Join our highly motivated team who is committed to a high quality of service. We highly support staff's educational and professional development.
If you are committed to delivering excellence in patient care, we would like to hear from you! Our unit encourages nurses who are interested in working in an area of excellent mix of technology, clinical expertise, building strong positive patient relationships, and patient education. All applications from nurses who are keen to join this specialty will be welcome. Experience of renal nursing is helpful but not essential; most importantly, you should have an interest in renal medicine, be a team player, keen to learn, and be able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality care.
Main duties of the job
* To provide and maintain a high standard of care based upon and reflecting the beliefs of nursing practice outlined in the unit philosophy for patients receiving renal replacement therapy and patients attending outpatient clinics or the unit for other treatments related to their renal failure.
* To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for a named group of patients who are receiving maintenance haemodialysis.
* To act as co-ordinator of the clinical area on a daily basis, sometimes in the absence of a more senior member of staff on site.
* To supervise and teach new staff, renal course students, renal care assistants, and pre-registration students and to assist in the development of junior staff.
About us
If you join us, you'll be working for a world-renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK.
OUH is committed to ensuring that our staff are proud to work at OUH and can give of their best and fulfill their potential.
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL AREAS
* To provide care for patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis as out-patients.
* To maintain competence in:
o Operating the dialysis machines.
o Cannulation of fistulas and grafts.
o Care of central venous dialysis catheters.
o Operation of infusion devices.
* To accept responsibility and be accountable for the total patient care for a named group of haemodialysis patients, monitoring health status and blood results. To adjust prescribed care in conjunction with the team leader.
* To develop and maintain a high level of clinical knowledge in order to assess patients who become or present unwell, in the absence of medical cover on site. To be able, on occasions, to take appropriate action in referring patients when necessary to the GP, the Oxford Kidney Unit, or Wycombe Hospital medical staff.
* To assist in the care of patients on Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) in the unit and at home. To learn the basic PD procedures.
* To take all measures to ensure the safety of the patient, relatives, and other staff members, reporting all accidents and incidents and completing the relevant documentation.
* To help and support patients who find it difficult to adhere to their treatment regime.
* To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team, in the hospital and the community, on behalf of the patient. To negotiate responsibility for different aspects of the patient's care in the absence of senior nursing staff.
* To ensure that agreed nursing policies are implemented.
* To communicate effectively with the patients and their relatives both face to face and by phone.
* To care for the needs of patients attending renal outpatient clinics, including venepuncture, dressings, drug administration, and advice where indicated.
* To develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of infection control issues, practising within the policies and guidelines recommended by the Trust and Unit, thus ensuring the safety of patients and staff at all times.
Person Specification
Behaviours
* Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
* Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
* Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
Education
* Registered Nurse (Part 1, 8, 12, or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice) or National Certification in area of Practice.
* UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to the post.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent.
* Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
Clinical Practice
* Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice.
* Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
* Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a team.
* Able to document observations, results, decisions, and actions effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff.
* Demonstrates ability to manage, direct, and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
* Competent to administer intravenous medicines.
* Competent in central venous access management.
Leadership and Management
* Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate.
* Demonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct, or decision making in conjunction with their line manager.
* Acts as a role model and is able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
* Able to supervise Foundation nurses, non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective care delivery.
* Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
* Previous experience in the relevant specialty.
* Previous management experience of specific clinical area.
* Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.
Developing Practice
* Understanding of professional and current issues related to area of practice.
* Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence nursing practice relating to the area of clinical practice, management education, and research.
* Able to identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments.
* Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
* Demonstrates ability to question and challenge nursing practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.
Personal Qualities
* Motivated and able to articulate reasons for desire to work in the specific practice area.
* Being self-aware and able to accept constructive criticism.
* Positive enthusiastic character.
* Smart professional appearance.
* Pleasant personality.
* Good self-presentation.
* Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area.
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.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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