Job summary
Registered Nurse required at the GSTT Satellite Dialysis Unit, Borough Kidney Treatment Centre, Community Dialysis Team
Our community dialysis team is currently recruiting an AFC Band 5 RN.
You will have experience in renal nursing and be willing to rise to the challenge of learning new skills guided by a supportive team of experienced nurses. Experience in Peritoneal Dialysis would be desirable but full support and training will be provided.
Clean UK Driving Licence Required.
Closing Date: 7th November 2023
Main duties of the job
BKTC is a community based dialysis service of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) providing outpatient dialysis services for a chronic patient group. It is situated near London Bridge and Borough station within easy reach of public transport. The community dialysis team offer training and support to patients to safely and effectively dialyse in their home environment.
GSTT Renal Service is one of the largest in SE England. We are one of the leading centres in the UK for transplantation, dialysis and related care and focussed on developing our renal home therapy unit. As a band 5 nurse, your role will be to deliver safe, effective, compassionate care in a friendly, patient centred environment, both in the satellite unit and in the patients home.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-You will be responsible for carrying out clinical practice and patient training within the designated clinical/training areas and supporting pts in their home environments.
-Ensure that high-quality, current evidence-based practice is delivered throughout all pathways and community dialysis encounters
-You will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
-You will act as an advocate for patients within the dialysis home training pathway and the community therapy setting, to ensure a patientorientated approach is applied to the delivery of care.
- You will ensure that patients receive high-quality clinical care and ongoing support. Facilitate positive patient experience. Demonstrate your respect and regard for the individual customs, religious beliefs and doctrines of our patients and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-You will be responsible for carrying out clinical practice and patient training within the designated clinical/training areas and supporting pts in their home environments.
-Ensure that high-quality, current evidence-based practice is delivered throughout all pathways and community dialysis encounters
-You will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
-You will act as an advocate for patients within the dialysis home training pathway and the community therapy setting, to ensure a patientorientated approach is applied to the delivery of care.
- You will ensure that patients receive high-quality clinical care and ongoing support. Facilitate positive patient experience. Demonstrate your respect and regard for the individual customs, religious beliefs and doctrines of our patients and their families.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Renal Course
- Mentorship
- Bsc Degree
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Prioritise workload
Desirable
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in acute hospital setting
- Patient Advocate
- supervision of Junior staff
- Able to prioritise & meet deadlines
Desirable
- Dialysis Experience
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Renal Course
- Mentorship
- Bsc Degree
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Prioritise workload
Desirable
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in acute hospital setting
- Patient Advocate
- supervision of Junior staff
- Able to prioritise & meet deadlines
Desirable
- Dialysis Experience
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
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).
