Job summary
We are looking for an experienced renal nurse to become part of this highly skilled team. You will oversee the delivery of high quality, safe, effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.
The Renal Clinic at Hammersmith Hospital provides ongoing outpatient care for our transplant, Vasculitis, Lupus patients. We have combined cardiac, rheumatology, ENT and Eye clinic.
We have 4 inpatient wards totaling 71 beds (12 HDU) and a programmed investigation unit offering a ward attender/day case service of 18 beds.The service also has an acute haemodialysis unit, 9 satellite dialysis units, peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis teams; nurse led chronic kidney disease team, Live donor team and 2 outpatient clinics looking after over 3,100 patients on renal replacement therapy.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a clinical expert within your sphere of work.
- Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision.
- Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care as appropriate within an outpatient setting.
- To be responsible for reception and appointment functions within the department, ensuring that systems are in place in order that patients are seen in a timely manner.
- Plan, organise and deploy staff according to ability and workload in order to meet patient needs.
- Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures.
- Always communicate effectively and maintain a harmonious working environment.
- Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
- To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence-based practice.
- Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the speciality as required.
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
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2-3 years relevant post registration experience within speciality
- Supervision of junior staff
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisation, administrative and management skills.
- Teaching
- Ability to lead a team.
- Ability to problem solve
- Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills
- Ability to appraise staff.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure prioritising patient care.
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality.
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
- IT skills including use of email and office packages.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2-3 years relevant post registration experience within speciality
- Supervision of junior staff
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisation, administrative and management skills.
- Teaching
- Ability to lead a team.
- Ability to problem solve
- Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills
- Ability to appraise staff.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure prioritising patient care.
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality.
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
- IT skills including use of email and office packages.
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).
