About this role
Job summary
A registered general nurse with specialist knowledge of patients with End Stage Renal Failure. To facilitate and co-ordinate care of patients who are approaching End of Life from their renal disease.
To provide specialist knowledge of symptom control, advice and support to patients and families who choose a conservative pathway for their kidney disease. Able to work independently and manage a caseload of patients within the community to minimize hospital admissions.
Liaise with both primary and secondary care Palliative care teams to ensure cohesive management of patients at End of Life in hospital and home setting.
Supervise junior staff. Provide teaching and support to all members of nursing team. To develop care pathways to deliver high-quality end of life care, increased training in symptom control in ESKD.
Main duties of the job
A registered general nurse with specialist knowledge of patients with End Stage Renal Failure. To
facilitate and co-ordinate care of patients who are approaching End of Life from their renal disease.
Supervise junior staff. Provide teaching and support to all members of nursing team. To develop care pathways to deliver high quality end of life care, increased training in symptom control in ESKD.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Essential
- Bachelor of science in Adult Nursing (Degree)
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
- Evidence of post Registration education and relevant to nursing practice
- significant post registration experience within Renal and or similar
- Evidence of clinical governance and leadership
- Recent Renal Experience in dialysis and acute care setting
Desirable
- Recent study Degree/ MSc level or working towards
- A range acute experience in Nursing Care
- Experience of implementing clinical policies, procedures and guidelines
- Knowledge of patient safety, risk management and quality assurance processes
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
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
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brunel Building
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)