We are recruiting for a Nurse to work in our Pam Sassoa Renal Planned Investigation Unit, this is predominantly a nurse led service with Medical support from the Nephrology and Surgical teams.

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for supporting your manager in ensuring that our patient's needs are met through the delivery of high quality care. As a Nurse led unit you will work alongside our senior nursing team to assess, plan and implement individualised patient care.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision.
• To assist the ward manager in leading the nursing team and deputise in their absence.
• Monitor standards of nursing care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them.
• To respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.
• Pam Sassoa Renal Planned Investigation Unit is predominantly a nurse led service with Medical support from the Nephrology and Surgical teams.
• Investigations/procedures carried out include but are not exclusive to: Renal biopsy renal angiograms dialysis access and minor day case surgery Blood transfusions, Monoclonal antibody infusion ongoing intravenous antimicrobial therapy and intravenous iron therapy and Pentamidine inhalation.
• You will be expected to work alongside the Senior Sister and collaborate with a team of nurses to deliver excellent nursing care for our patients. Cannulation and venepuncture skills are preferable but not essential.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse

Desirable

• Graduate
• NMC PIN

Experience

Essential

• General Adult Nursing experience

Desirable

• 6-12 months post registration

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Organisation skills
• Articulate with written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
• IT skills including use of email and office packages.
• Knowledge of NMC Code of professional Conduct

Desirable

• Time management
• Knowledge of Nephrology and willingness to learn

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

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290-MIC-1337