Due to a recent promotion, we are excited to be in the position to advertise a part-timeBand 6 Sister/Charge Nurse with Renal experience.

Our regional Renal service covers 1.6 million people, looking after over 1300 dialysis and transplant patients across a large geographical area including 4 trusts and 6 satellite dialysis units. The vacancy at Kendal Dialysis Unit/Centre, based within Westmorland General hospital, is situated in the beautiful Lake District.

As the unit is nurse led the role will be pivotal in ensuring patient safety. Therefore, you must be able to lead, support and motivate the team to provide the highest quality patient care and show evidence of effective leadership, organisational and communication skills. You will be a clinical role model and willing to support the development of the team and your own professional growth. You will be working in a well-supported team with direct support from the Unit Manager, Lead Nurse and Matron. This role is integral in delivering a high standard of care for our patients, and you will play an important role in maintaining and developing our renal service.

In return we can offer a huge commitment to ongoing professional and leadership development.

Please note, you must have a full NMC pin to apply for this role.

Interview date is set as 16th of December 2024 but is subject to change.

Main duties of the job

You will support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within or by the department, service or team.

You will also be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trust's Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework

You will also strong leadership and direction to the team, monitoring and maintaining standards of care and professional practice to support day to day efficient running of the clinical area.

In addition, you will act as a strong role model and provide development, clinical supervision and advice for other staff and students to support them in reaching their full potential. Actively engage in research and development opportunities for the service.

Your role will ensure the productive operation of the unit environment through the maintenance of a safe, clean and organised environment.

You will be warmly welcomed and well supported by a fantastic team who are passionate and aspire to provide excellent care.

We are a friendly team and would welcome anyone thinking of taking up a career with us to get in touch withLouise our Unit Manager and arrange an informal chat about what we can offer you.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest and highest performing trusts in the Northwest.

We provide many specialists tertiary services, deliver award-winning teaching and developmentprogrammes, and always give excellent care with compassion - you'll have an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow and flourish in a supportive and innovative environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence-based guidelines.

• Support and provide patient education and health promotion.

• Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by more junior staff.

• Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation.

• Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped, and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

• Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team, and the organisation

• Support the Unit Manager in daily operational and managerial aspectsof the unit.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality

Desirable

• Degree
• Post registration qualification in area of speciality area

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of leadership experience and learning.
• Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
• Knowledge of Ethical issues

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
• Knowledge of Research and Development

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westmoreland General Hospital

Kendal

LA9 7RG

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