The Specialist Nurse will participate in innovation and evidence-based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team in close liaison with the Matrons and Sister/Charge Nurses. The AKI nurse will support the implementation of an AKI care pathway and support the development of reporting of AKI 2 and 3 and a subsequent RCA process.

The Specialist Nurse will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.

The Specialist Nurse will share the role for the implementation and development of care standards and will ensure that nursing practice is evidenced based according to Professional and National guidelines.

The Specialist Nurse will share the role for the implementation of education and development plans which involve the induction, mentoring, preceptorship and the on-going professional development of staff.

Main duties of the job

Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team.

There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy. The post holder needs to ensure that all barriers to understanding are overcome by using differing strategies to meet individual need.

Ensure that patient concerns are addressed and work with the Patient Advisory and Liaison Service (PALS) and patient forums. Participate in the resolution of complaints/adverse incidents and support the patient/department.

Will liaise with clinical experts in aspects of critical care to ensure clinical practice reflects the current deficit base.

It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.

Cascading information relating to clinical standards to promote ownership amongst the clinical team.

Use excellent presentation skills to deliver training and education sessions and be able to manage varying levels of understanding. The education sessions will range from one to one, small or large groups.

Participate to gain feedback on patient experience.

About us

The post holder will prioritise, plan workload and organise own time.

Contribute to the principles of clinical governance ensuring that quality standards are set and monitored. Ensure that clinical risk management and clinical audit are an integral part of the ward function.

The post holder will be responsible for planning and facilitating education development programmes for clinical staff, liaising with link nurses within the ward area to influence a learning environment within the clinical area.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors and to always be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions. Ensure continued and effective registration with the NMC.

Develop specialised programmes of care/care packages providing specialised advice concerning care.

Provide specialist advice relating to nursing care for the speciality of patient.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing
• Ongoing personal/professional development. Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience and knowledge.

Desirable

• Masters: Desirable or working towards.
• Counselling qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience to include 1 years of management/leadership experience.
• 18 month experience in Renal Nursing.
• Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Ability to apply knowledge and skills to a broad range of clinically and professionally challenging situations.
• Able to work effectively under pressure across competing priorities.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal skills exemplary record keeping.
• Ability to communicate empathetically with patients, relatives and or carers when discussing/ explaining clinical conditions and potentially distressing and sensitive information such as breaking bad news.
• Evidence of on-going professional education in a specialist area.

Desirable

• Ability to apply knowledge and skills to a broad range of clinically and professionally challenging situations.
• Offering reassurance and persuasion in highly emotive situations.

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS29PS

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407-MLTC-6488863