Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, registered nurse to take up the role of the access nurse in the renal unit at City Campus of Nottingham University Hospitals
The post holder will be will be based at Nottingham University Hospitals City Campus. The role covers Bramley ward, Carrel ward, City Dialysis Unit, Centenary Wing, Ilkeston Dialysis Unit, Kings Mill Dialysis Unit and South Nottingham Dialysis Unit. The role may require travel to/from the satellite dialysis units and Ilkeston, Kings Mill and Lings Bar. The renal nursing team is cohesive and professional with a genuine interest and passion for providing a high standard of dialysis care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must have extensive renal experience and have the desire to be an innovative leader, supporting and developing learning. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary management and clinical teams. They will demonstrate clinical expertise and leadership in the delivery of care to patients requiring vascular access for renal replacement therapy .
You will have responsibility for ensuring that patients are fully involved in their care, provide evidence that patient feedback is used to maintain standards or implement improvements that have an effect on the care that patients receive.
Be an effective role model in providing direct clinical care in addition to ensuring effective use of non-clinical time for clinical governance, key performance indicators.
About us
The Nottingham Renal unit supports patients undertaking haemodialysis in an outpatient hospital setting and is the centre for renal transplant with 2 inpatient wards. We are an autonomous team who work closely together to ensure our patients are kept safe and well whilst undergoing their treatment session
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.
In undertaking this role, all employees will be expected to behave at all times in a way that is consistent with and actively supports the principles listed in the Consultation Document on the creation of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver a patient centred service which ensures all adults with advanced and established chronic kidney disease have timely and appropriate surgery for permanent dialysis access which is monitored and maintained to achieve maximum longevity. Special responsibilities include surveillance and on-going monitoring of existing access, liaising with nursing, medical, surgical and interventional radiological teams to maintain and increase access survival in line with national standards.
Establish and maintain evidence based protocols for a patient access pathway for referral and treatment. Teaching staff and patients about vascular access. Visiting satellite units to teach and troubleshoot about vascular access.
The post holder will be able to assess the physical, social and psychological needs of patients and to plan individual patient care in relation to elective admission accordingly.
The post holder will provide pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative information to the appropriate persons in the nurse led clinics.
The post holder will ensure a patients journey is as seamless as possible to theatre and cancellations of procedures are minimal.
Establish and maintain good working relationships within the multidisciplinary team and to work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues across the Trust to enhance quality of care and share best practice.
Work unsupervised and give advice to juniors regarding suitability for surgery
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver a patient centred service which ensures all adults with advanced and established chronic kidney disease have timely and appropriate surgery for permanent dialysis access which is monitored and maintained to achieve maximum longevity. Special responsibilities include surveillance and on-going monitoring of existing access, liaising with nursing, medical, surgical and interventional radiological teams to maintain and increase access survival in line with national standards.
Establish and maintain evidence based protocols for a patient access pathway for referral and treatment. Teaching staff and patients about vascular access. Visiting satellite units to teach and troubleshoot about vascular access.
The post holder will be able to assess the physical, social and psychological needs of patients and to plan individual patient care in relation to elective admission accordingly.
The post holder will provide pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative information to the appropriate persons in the nurse led clinics.
The post holder will ensure a patients journey is as seamless as possible to theatre and cancellations of procedures are minimal.
Establish and maintain good working relationships within the multidisciplinary team and to work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues across the Trust to enhance quality of care and share best practice.
Work unsupervised and give advice to juniors regarding suitability for surgery
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Advance Renal course
- Degree in Nursing or Healthcare studies
Desirable
- Leadership Course
- Assessing/ teaching Qualification
- Experience in manging vascular Access
Expereince
Essential
- Adaptable
- 5 years of post registration experience
- 3 Years of Experience as Renal Nurse
Desirable
- Experience as vascular access nurse
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to present and receive complex information within the multi-professiona
- Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills
- Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with conflict
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Advance Renal course
- Degree in Nursing or Healthcare studies
Desirable
- Leadership Course
- Assessing/ teaching Qualification
- Experience in manging vascular Access
Expereince
Essential
- Adaptable
- 5 years of post registration experience
- 3 Years of Experience as Renal Nurse
Desirable
- Experience as vascular access nurse
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to present and receive complex information within the multi-professiona
- Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills
- Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with conflict
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).