About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Peterborough Renal Community Team, for a Band 6 deputy sister. You will need to be a 1st level registered nurse with at least 18 months post registration experience, ideally in renal/ community nursing, though full training will be given.
You will work as part of a team of nurses and the wider MDT in planning, delivering high quality care for a variety of patients, The work will include the training, ongoing care of patients on peritoneal and haemodialysis dialysis within the community. As well as counselling pre dialysis patients.
The Community team is based in the dialysis Unit. You will need to be able to work on your own. You need to have excellent communication skills, as well as good organisational skills.
The Renal Community Team is an innovative and forward thinking area, and offers a unique opportunity to further develop specialist nursing and audit skills
Evidence of CDP within the last 12 months is essential. You will need to demonstrate evidence of recent experience and proficiency in 1 or more forms of renal replacement therapy.
An expectation of being on-call working across the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust renal network on a rota basis
Car Driver essential
Main duties of the job
training patients to go home on dialysis
education of staff liaising with the wider MDT
reviewing patients blood results
supporting junior members of the team
visiting patients on a routine basis in their homes
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
You will work as part of a team of nurses and the wider MDT in planning and delivering high quality care for a variety of patients, The work will include the training and ongoing care of patients on peritoneal and haemodialysis dialysis within the community. As well as assisting in the counselling of pre dialysis patients.
The Community team is based in the dialysis Unit. You will need to be able to work on your own. You need to have excellent communication skills, as well as good organisational skills.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
RGN - first level Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development
Desirable
Diploma or Degree in nursing or health-related subject Clinical leadership programme
Experience Essential
Suitable post-registration experience Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
Desirable
Development of multi-disciplinary working practices Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management
Skills Essential
Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise Good understanding of clinical governance Knowledge of NHS plan and national nursing strategy Ability to effectively solve problems
Desirable
Audit experience/research skills Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
Analytical and Judgement skills Essential
Organisational and negotiation skills Ability to supervise and demonstrate potential to lead
Desirable
Project management Computer literacy able to influence other professional groups
Planning and organisation skills Essential
Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working Basic knowledge of budgetary management
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Evidence of ongoing professional development Ongoing personal development in formal and informal teaching Recognises own limitations
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.
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).
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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 Peterborough Dialysis Unit
Westwood Farm
Peterborough
PE3 9UE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)