The Lincoln 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 72 patients in an outpatient setting.

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. Please contact Unit Manager Lorraine Makin or Matron Siobhan Sodiwala on 01522 57361

Interviews are planned for 20th August 2024.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementingand evaluating programmes of evidenced-basednursing care to a group of patients.
• Assisting and contributing in the management andorganisation of a haemodialysis unit / clinical area.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining highstandards of quality nursing care.
• Actively participate in the education, development andsupervision 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:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

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.
• 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 day to day basis.
• Supervise others and participate in their education and development.

Person Specification

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.

Desirable

• Previous experience in renal/ haemodialysis nursing

Training and qualifications

Essential

• UK NMC registration- with NMC PIN

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Desirable

• Understands the importance of team working and their role within of the Multi Disciplinary team

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln Renal Unit

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN6 9NZ

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