Job summary
At Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust we understand that our staff are our most valuable asset. We have embarked upon an exciting journey to develop our renal services. As an ambitious organisation we are continuously looking for ways to enhance and improve the services we offer to our local populations to meet the needs of patients.
We aim to support out patients to dialyse where,when and how they choose.We are now able to offer a new oppurtunity to work with our renal clinical nurse specialists to support people to dialyse at home.This is a new post that will give the successful candidiate a real chance to make a real difference. Along the way you will need to learn new skills which are renal specific, whilst also developing the skills you bring with you.
This is a 37.5 hours per week role. You will be required to work flexibly with occaisional weekend working. There will be lone working and access to a care and the ability to drive is crusial as you will be visiting patients in the community.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate has a breath of knowledge across the lifespan and across fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care, and support people of all ages in a variety of settings. Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to their area of employment and will work to the NMC Code of Conduct.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as a member of the multi professional team providing clinical care to patients in the home and community settings as delegated by the registered nurse or registered health care professional.
Ensure a high standard of patient-centred care.
Promote self-management of health needs and adopt a positive risk based care approach.
Key working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, support workers and students.
Will have responsibility to deliver nursing care to patients with chronic kidney disease within their own homes or in the acute hospital setting. This may involve supporting the delivery of peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis and involve lone working. Follow individual care plans as described by the multidisciplinary team within own scope of practice and competence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as a member of the multi professional team providing clinical care to patients in the home and community settings as delegated by the registered nurse or registered health care professional.
Ensure a high standard of patient-centred care.
Promote self-management of health needs and adopt a positive risk based care approach.
Key working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, support workers and students.
Will have responsibility to deliver nursing care to patients with chronic kidney disease within their own homes or in the acute hospital setting. This may involve supporting the delivery of peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis and involve lone working. Follow individual care plans as described by the multidisciplinary team within own scope of practice and competence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GSCE Grade a-c in maths & English or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Renal experience
Additional circumstances
Essential
- Car driver and use of car
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent comminication skills, verbal and written
- Computer literacy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GSCE Grade a-c in maths & English or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Renal experience
Additional circumstances
Essential
- Car driver and use of car
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent comminication skills, verbal and written
- Computer literacy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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