About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable and self-motivated individual to join our post-kidney transplant nurse specialist team. The post-transplant team provide a busy and dynamic service to patients following a kidney transplant.
The successful candidate will join our nurse led post-transplant follow-up service based within the Renal Unit at Nottingham City Hospital, part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
This role will require you to be an autonomous practitioner working in a team providing lifelong follow-up care to kidney transplant patients but also be part of a large multidisciplinary team managing the complex needs of adult kidney transplant patients.
Previous experience in renal nursing is essential and the successful candidate would be required to complete the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, if not already previously achieved.
The post is part-time, working 24 hours over 3 working days. However, flexibility in working hours will occasionally be required. The post also requires participation in the transplant co-ordinator on-call rota which includes overnight or weekends (predominantly telephone based).
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities are:
To take overall responsibility for the care of a caseload of patients requiring renal transplant care.
To provide specialist training across functional boundaries, as required for both patients and renal nursing staff.
To monitor and adjust immunosuppression dosages in transplant recipients.
To participate in the on-call rota for transplant co-ordination.
To understand the role in more detail please read the attached job description and person specification documents.
About us
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country with a budget of over £1billion and over 19,000 staff. We provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottinghamshire.
NUH has a national and international reputation for the quality of our patient care and for research, education and innovation.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
Access to the Staff Wellbeing programme including our free 24 hour staff advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, a staff physiotherapy service and staff support networks On site day nursery Amazon parcel collection points Secure cycle facilities Access to Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services Salary sacrifice schemes Cycle to work and travel passes NHS discounts
Job description Job responsibilities
A band 7 transplant nurse specialist to take responsibility for a caseload of transplant patients
To participate in the on-call rota for kidney offers
Please see job description for full description of main duties and responsibilities
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
First level registered nurse with current registration with NMC First level degree in nursing or relevant health related subject Relevant post-basic study relevant to specialty Non-medical prescribing qualification or working towards/willing to work towards gaining this qualification
Desirable
Continuing professional development/reflective profile Completion of all local competency packages Research training/experience Have a suitable teaching and assessing qualification
Experience Essential
Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience to include 3 years of renal experience Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post-basic students Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working
Desirable
Audit or research within the clinical area Experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist Formal teaching of groups of staff
Communication & Relationship Skills Essential
Able to present and receive complex information within the multi-professional team Demonstrate self-awareness and understanding of personal accountability Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances
Desirable
Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions Demonstrate team working and ability to work within a team Demonstrate leadership for the management of change
Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential
Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place Ability to generate and present reports and documents Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines Demonstrate insight in the use of data to influence patient care and services
Desirable
Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to NHS strategy and policy
Planning & Organisational Skills Essential
Can formulate short and long-term objectives Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Demonstrate the personal development of members within a team
Physical Skills Essential
Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
Other Requirements Specific to the Role Essential
Flexible and adaptable Enhanced DBS clearance Caring Enthusiastic and well-motivated Confidence
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address City
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)