The nephrology nurse specialist is an integral part of the multi disciplinary team, providing nursing expertise within the inpatient, outpatient, community and shared care setting in relation to the treatment, management and nursing care of children and families with kidney disease, as well as post renal transplant care.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining current professional registration and will ensure that practice is reflective of best practice guidelines. The post holder will act as a resource to all other professionals and work colleagues. They will be able to engage in flexible, partnership working to develop service provision.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Participate in delivering highly skilled care, information and advice in the outpatient, inpatient and home settings as well as ensuring that appropriate resources are available to assist in providing this care.
• Develop, implement and review clinical protocols and standard operating procedures which assist in delivering evidence based best practice.
• Develop expertise within the team ensuring the relevant clinical skills required for management of patients at home/off site.
• Provide teaching regarding the use of equipment and treatment regimes in home settings for patient, families and staff involved.
• Ensure concise and accurate documentation of patient interventions at home, including telephone advice and support are recorded.
• Review and develop current referral system to ensure efficiencies and effective communication.
• To run clinics for pre selected outpatient follow ups.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration - child branch
• Assessing/Mentoring qualification
• Degree in nursing - child branch

Desirable

• Non medical prescribing qualification or working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates proven knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Inpatient tertiary nephrology nursing demonstrable experience
• Full driving licence and access to a car for work

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience within a tertiary nephrology community nursing role including outpatient demonstrable experience
• Demonstrates proven evidence of clinical governance understanding
• Demonstrable experience of research and audits

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent relevant paediatric clinical skills
• Skilled at manual blood pressure monitoring
• Self discipline and good time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate
• Demonstrable experience in managing peritoneal dialysis

Desirable

• Independent venepuncture or willing to work towards
• Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills

Behaviours & Values

Essential

• Able to work autonomously and as part of a multi professional team
• Takes responsibility for own actions

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

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