Job summary
Watford Satellite Dialysis Band 5 Staff Nurse
Hammersmith Hospital, located in West London is home to the "hub" of our modern, dynamic and very large Renal and Transplant service. Renal Services at this site include an acute renal replacement therapy unit, a peritoneal dialysis unit, a highly successful deceased and live donor transplantation service, inpatient nephrology care (including high dependency and intensive care), a dedicated renal assessment and admissions unit and our renal out-patient clinics.
We also have nine haemodialysis centres, and we are currently recruiting for the Watford Satellite Unit
Dialysis patients typically spend many years under our care, and we develop and enjoy close relationships with them and their families.
Much of the management and care of our dialysis patients is nurse-led. Staff nurses learn to manage renal anaemia, renal bone metabolism, arterio-venous access, optimization of dialysis treatment outcomes and much more.
This is a fantastic place to start or develop a rewarding career. You will gain specific dialysis skills, and a wealth of nephrology knowledge, as well as broader skills and experience in areas including diabetes, hypertension, and palliative care. You will learn how best to support people living with long-term conditions. If you are interested, we can help you arrange to rotate to other parts of the Renal Service to gain wide clinical experience.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all haemodialysis patients
- To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A minimum 6 months experience in a medical ward or acute care setting.
Desirable
- Experience in haemodialysis
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to learn new technical skills
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Have an interest in professional development
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A minimum 6 months experience in a medical ward or acute care setting.
Desirable
- Experience in haemodialysis
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to learn new technical skills
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Have an interest in professional development
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).
