About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the development of and maintaining the provision of care to a delegated caseload of
patients, which may include: peritoneal (PD) and home haemodialysis (HHD) training, supporting patients at home who perform their own PD
or HHD, participating in the education of chronic kidney disease patients and other patients the Renal Community Team are responsible for.
Main duties of the job
Staff Nurse within the Lincoln Renal Community Team:
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.
About us
Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of a the Renal Community Team in the clinical area and community setting area.
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
To provide training, support and care to patients undergoing dialysis in the home environment.
Perform comprehensive assessments of the patients needs, to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Facilitate and assist in patient clinics for the home dialysis patients.
Carrying out various tests and investigations pertaining to the patients dialysis.
Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate complete and contemporaneous nursing records.
Involve patients and carers / relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a 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.
Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Sister / Charge Nurse and members of the multi disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Minimum 1 years post registration Demonstrates a strong interest in providing patient centred nursing care and patient education
Desirable
Demonstrates understanding of clinical risk management in the NHS Experience/interest in community Nursing Knowledge of renal dialysis
Training & Qualifications Essential
Current NMC PIN RGN1stLevel Has or working towards a Recognised NMC teaching and Assessing qualification or the equivalent Evidence of Continuing Professional development or evidence of reflective profile Satisfactory attendance records in previous post or throughout training period Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Desirable
Willingness to undertake a Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or working towards
Skills Essential
Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality 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 maintain accurate patient records. Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions Basic knowledge of IT Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties.
Planning and organisation skills Essential
Ability to decision make, and prioritise clinical patient workload. Able to identify own learning needs Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibility in managing efficient and effective use of resources Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility dependent on work priorities
Desirable
Effective planning and organisational skills
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
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Able to transport self to home visits in the community.
Communication and relationship skills Essential
Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding Understands the importance of team working and their role within the Multi-Disciplinary team Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
Desirable
Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning
Analytical and Judgement skills Essential
Use initiative and has the ability to work with minimal supervision, problem solve and prioritise own workload Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development Acts as a Mentor, Assessor and support for learners Recognises own level of competence and limitations.
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's Values and Behaviours
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 Lincoln Renal Unit, Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)