Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has the energy and drive, together with extensive experience as registered nurse with a background in acute renal care, to become our first acute kidney nurse specialist.
You will work with and be supported by the Matron, Renal Consultants and Operational Manager to shape and set up this service which will include: proactive working across the organisation on reducing the incidents/impact of AKI as well as reactive to the daily needs of the AKI inpatient population. The role works closely with the rostered consultant nephrologist but is independent and autonomous with its own daily workload.
Main duties of the job
The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Specialist Nurse is responsible for the provision of specialist nursing care for a defined patient/client group, practicing as a core member of the multi-disciplinary renal team. The post holder will provide leadership and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice, with the role of improving the management of patients with AKI. In partnership with the multidisciplinary team, they will be responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, clinical staff and patients. The post holder will continue to develop the AKI service to meet service needs and to improve the patient experience.
The role includes planning and delivering education on AKI and delivering training to all members of staff who may be involved in the care of patients with AKI. The post holder will act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership. They are required to undertake research and lead clinical audits to improve practice to ensure effective evidence-based practice.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to youo 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;o In-house physiotherapy Service;o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Personal Specification for more details regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Personal Specification for more details regarding this role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Current First Level Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
- Post registration evidence of further training in renal nursing
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of degree level study
Desirable
- Acute care course or equivalent
- ILS
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in working with speciality specific patients at a senior level
- Evidence of formal and informal teaching of individuals/groups within a range of settings
- Ability to lead change and new ways of working
- Evidence of advanced clinical and professional development within acute renal care
- Knowledge of ongoing research/developments relating to care of the acute renal patient
- Evidence of developing policies, protocols and competency assessment
Desirable
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Audit or research experience
- Evidence of previous service development, improvement or change management experience
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to respond to problems/situations to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Current First Level Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
- Post registration evidence of further training in renal nursing
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of degree level study
Desirable
- Acute care course or equivalent
- ILS
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in working with speciality specific patients at a senior level
- Evidence of formal and informal teaching of individuals/groups within a range of settings
- Ability to lead change and new ways of working
- Evidence of advanced clinical and professional development within acute renal care
- Knowledge of ongoing research/developments relating to care of the acute renal patient
- Evidence of developing policies, protocols and competency assessment
Desirable
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Audit or research experience
- Evidence of previous service development, improvement or change management experience
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to respond to problems/situations to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
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).
