About this role
Job summary
The Loughborough Renal Unit is looking for an exceptional individual who is passionate about nursing and delivering care. You will be part of a nursing team providing haemodialysis treatment to 75 patients in Loughborough Hospital .
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, with a positive and proactive attitude, and have an ability to work in a team or independently. We are looking for an individual who has the desire to deliver a high standard of care to patients and would like an opportunity to develop their skills within a renal speciality.
Previous experience in Renal/ Haemodialysis is desirable but not essential as full in-house training and support will be given. The team you will be joining is dedicated to the training of both staff and patients.
The management team is highly supportive and visible within the unit
The unit is open from 7am to 11pm Monday to Saturday. The staff work a mixture of 10 and 7.5 hour shifts within these times.
Informal discussion and/or visits are welcome and encouraged.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing
and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based
nursing care to a group of patients.
Assisting and contributing in the management and
organisation of a haemodialysis unit / clinical area.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high
standards of quality nursing care.
Actively participate in the education, development and
supervision of other staff members.
Act as a clinical and professional role model,
Assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and their families.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.
Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate complete and contemporaneous nursing records.
Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on day to day basis.
Supervise others and participate in their education and development.
Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.
Acts as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.
Actively promote and participate in Clinical Supervision / Mentorship or equivalent support mechanisms.
Act as a preceptor to newly registered staff and on a regular basis mentor and assessor of student learners on clinical placement.
Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Sister / Charge Nurse and the Standards for Better Health.
Person Specification
Leadership and Education Essential
Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding Ability to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload. Acts as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit. Understands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi -disciplinary team Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting Has the ability to use initiative and to lead and co -ordinate a multi -disciplinary team with Job Title: 0012 Registered Nurse B5 Date Finalised: July 2021 Page 9 minimal supervision
Experience Essential
Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post/ward requirements at the time of recruitment. Some posts may be suitable for newly-registered staff and ? Demonstrates understanding of clinical risk management in the NHS ? Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance in the NHS Application Interview Job Title: 0012 Registered Nurse B5 Date Finalised: July 2021 Page 8 some may require previous experience. Contact the Ward Ward/Unit Manager or appropriate line manager for more information
Desirable
Demonstrates understanding of clinical risk management in the NHS Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance in the NHS
Training & Qualifications Essential
RGN 1st or 2nd Level. Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent
Professional Development Essential
Ongoing professional and personal development Recognises own level of competence and limitations Able to identify own learning needs
Desirable
Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trust values and behaviours
Resource Utilisation Essential
Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibilities in managing efficient and effective use of resources.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability Essential
Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working. Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions Basic Knowledge of IT Able to maintain accurate patient records
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Loughborough Hospital
Epinal Way
Loughborough
LE11 5JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)