An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit an experienced and motivated renal nurse to join our team as a Renal home therapies manager. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who has a broad renal experience with significant skills in Peritoneal dialysis and competence in Haemodialysis. The post holder will demonstrate a sound understanding of renal nursing.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. You will have outstanding organisational skills be able to work autonomously as well as manage the wider Home Therapies Team.

You will have outstanding organisational skills be able to work autonomously as well as being part of the wider Home Therapies Team. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression . You will manage the Home Therapies service which includes Peritoneal Dialysis, and Home Haemodialysis.

You should be a confident educator for both patients and staff and be able to have a flexible approach in meeting the needs of patients.

You will work collaboratively with the wider renal multi-disciplinary team and support the renal ward with staff training and clinical expertise.

The role includes travelling to visit patients in their homes as part of their care and follow up. Access to a car and the possession of a UK driving license is essential to this post.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the operational and clinical management of the Renal Home Dialysis Unit
• To be responsible in ensuring the continuity of patient care between hospital, home and within the department.
• To provide excellent nursing care, use specialist knowledge to teach & educate patients, carers, undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis and Haemodialysis at home.
• To work collaboratively to lead and coordinate the development of home dialysis unit making best use of available resources.
• To provide effective and robust training programmes for patients/carers/staff
• To provide an effective and responsive service to patients and carers within the trust and in their homes.
• To provide practice development support to renal nurses.
• Participate in the procurement of dialysis consumables and the home delivery services as appropriate.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached JD and person specification for full details. W e look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised renal course
• Recognised mentorship/Practice Assessor course

Desirable

• Msc in Advanced Clinical Practice/ working towards it.
• completion of management related course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Two years or more experience in renal nursing at band 6 level or above
• Proficient level of knowledge and skill in Peritoneal dialysis

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching patients and carers home dialysis treatment
• Budgetary management skills

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Basildon University Hospital

Basildon

SS16 5NL

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