Specialist Nurse - CKD Chronic Kidney Disease
Band 6
Main area: Renal
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 236-SCO-NM056-25-P
Site: Salford Care Organisation
Town: Salford
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Salford Royal Hospital is part of the Greater Manchester Kidney Care Network, providing Renal Services to patients living in the North & West Sector of Greater Manchester.
We would like to appoint a highly motivated specialist nurse with relevant clinical experience to join the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) team within Renal Services at Salford Care Organisation.
Main duties of the job
You will provide nurse-led clinics within CKD with the ability to develop and participate in specialist areas of interest, support the service-wide EPO programme & help learn and develop the CKD team. The successful candidate will have an extensive renal background. Clinical support is provided by the Consultant Body with a dedicated mentor & opportunities for personal and clinical development.
You must possess excellent communication skills, strong leadership, and have the ability to influence change, together with the skills necessary to deliver against the Trust's key performance targets. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willingness to go the extra mile to enhance the patient experience are essential for the post.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire – to join our team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person specification
Qualifications & Registration
* Current NMC registration
* Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification under NMC Criteria
* 1st Degree level studies or equivalent portfolio of evidence
* Clinical Skills Course (Level 7)
* Post Basic Qualification In Renal Nursing
* Have achieved or be working towards Masters level qualification
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
* Evidence of clinical and managerial expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
* Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit
* Post registration plus extensive experience within Renal Nursing at a senior level
* Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
* Effective communicator able to communicate complex and sensitive information
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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