Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated, experienced Paediatric Haemodialysis nurse to lead our Paediatric Haemodialysis Unit here at UHS. This individual needs excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit along with highly specialist haemodialysis knowledge and skills.
The Paediatric Haemodialysis Specialist practitioner will have primary responsibility for the provision of Haemodialysis for paediatric patients at UHS, practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team. They will be responsible for leading the nursing team to provide the safe therapeutic management of paediatric Haemodialysis patients.
The post holder will be the identified key worker for the paediatric haemodialysis patient caseload to co-ordinate/oversee therapeutic treatment and care. We look forward to working with a dynamic, passionate individual who can bring expertise and leadership skills to the role and develop the service.
The Paediatric Haemodialysis Unit is based on G4 SUN ward and cares for children undergoing Chronic Haemodialysis from across the Wessex region including the Channel Islands. It is currently open 3 days per week from 8am-8pm however we are hoping to expand this to a 6 days/week service.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Southampton Children's hospital is a 115 bedded hospital catering for both local and regional children from the Wessex Region including the Channel Isles.
The children's hospital provides specialist intensive and high dependency care, regional cardiac, neurological and neuro surgery, regional orthopaedic, urology, general , renal and ear nose and throat surgery and is the regional oncology centre. The children hospital has a dedicated children's emergency department, day surgical / medical unit, children's outpatients and Bursledon House which is a specialist unit treating a range of conditions. Southampton Children's Hospital is a centre for paediatric research projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job additional:
We are a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team and we are invested in supporting all our staff to explore further education and professional development that will accelerate your progress, providing you with key skills and a broad perspective to enhance your future career. Southamptons Childrens Hospital is a great investment in your future.
This is a permanent post but will consider secondments.
Working for your organisation:
Within the site also sits our tertiary level 3 medical and surgical neonatal unit.
Our specialist paediatric consultants, nurses and wider healthcare teams offer a wide range of diagnosis, treatment and support facilities for children and their parents.The Childrens Hospital offers many learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to with support from ward based Clinical Facilitators and a central Paediatric Education Team.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
ABOUT THE TEAMThe Paediatric Haemodialysis Unit is based on G4 SUN ward and cares for children undergoing Chronic Haemodialysis from across the Wessex region including the Channel Islands. It is currently open 3 days per week from 8am-8pm however we are hoping to expand this to a 6 days/week service. Working closely with G4 ward leader they will ensure staff are trained to a high standard to provide this highly specialist skill, ensuring there is rotation of staff from the inpatient ward to the haemodialysis unit.
WHAT YOULL DO
The post holder has primary responsibility for the provision of Haemodialysis for paediatric patients at UHS, practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will be responsible for leading a team to provide the safe therapeutic management of a haemodialysis patients.
The post holder will be the identified key worker for a patient/client caseload to co-ordinate/oversee therapeutic treatment and care.
The post holder will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.
The post holder will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care, with responsibility for leading practitioner-led care initiatives.
The post holder is a role model for all and will contribute effectively to inter-professional team working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job additional:
We are a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team and we are invested in supporting all our staff to explore further education and professional development that will accelerate your progress, providing you with key skills and a broad perspective to enhance your future career. Southamptons Childrens Hospital is a great investment in your future.
This is a permanent post but will consider secondments.
Working for your organisation:
Within the site also sits our tertiary level 3 medical and surgical neonatal unit.
Our specialist paediatric consultants, nurses and wider healthcare teams offer a wide range of diagnosis, treatment and support facilities for children and their parents.The Childrens Hospital offers many learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to with support from ward based Clinical Facilitators and a central Paediatric Education Team.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
ABOUT THE TEAMThe Paediatric Haemodialysis Unit is based on G4 SUN ward and cares for children undergoing Chronic Haemodialysis from across the Wessex region including the Channel Islands. It is currently open 3 days per week from 8am-8pm however we are hoping to expand this to a 6 days/week service. Working closely with G4 ward leader they will ensure staff are trained to a high standard to provide this highly specialist skill, ensuring there is rotation of staff from the inpatient ward to the haemodialysis unit.
WHAT YOULL DO
The post holder has primary responsibility for the provision of Haemodialysis for paediatric patients at UHS, practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will be responsible for leading a team to provide the safe therapeutic management of a haemodialysis patients.
The post holder will be the identified key worker for a patient/client caseload to co-ordinate/oversee therapeutic treatment and care.
The post holder will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.
The post holder will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care, with responsibility for leading practitioner-led care initiatives.
The post holder is a role model for all and will contribute effectively to inter-professional team working.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse, Registered AHP on relevant part of NMC or HCPC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) or Master's degree or equivalence within relevant speciality
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice.
- Provide evidence of supporting a range of learners in practice
- Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Leadership Qualification / training
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of practitioner led care / clinics in own practice
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Team leadership role
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse, Registered AHP on relevant part of NMC or HCPC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) or Master's degree or equivalence within relevant speciality
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice.
- Provide evidence of supporting a range of learners in practice
- Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Leadership Qualification / training
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of practitioner led care / clinics in own practice
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Team leadership role
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).
