Job summary
Continuous expansion in our Renal Home Therapies (RHT) programmes requires appropriate & skilled workforce. We aim to provide the best care and keep patients safe at home.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse who will manage complex PD cases, involving expert patient care, team leadership, education, quality improvement, audits and managing complications like peritonitis and working across acute / community settings.
You will function autonomously as a PD expert, acting as a clinical and professional resource; will deliver direct patient care whilst managing, leading, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice ensuring that clear communication and organisation within the PD Team is maintained; and will have opportunities to work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Have experience of working in PD in either inpatient or outpatient services? If you wish to progress and apply your expertise in a stimulating clinical environment, we will offer strong support for your development within an expert Team.
A full UK driving licence as well as an experienced, competent and skilled in handling Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) machines: Claria & Harmony machines is desirable.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure high standards of patient care at all times challenging and ensuring others challenge poor practise, in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
- In collaboration with senior members of the Divisional team provide assurance that the standards set out in the relevant Nursing & Midwifery strategy and direction of Nursing & Midwifery for the Trust are delivered at ward level.
- Ensure nursing practices comply with Trust procedural documents.
- To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the Team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong.
- Lead the teaching, supervision and continuous assessment of all learners, delegating as appropriate. Provide a quality learning environment for all staff including medical and others.
- Ensure all mandatory study days are attended and that accurate records are maintained.
- Monitor and supervise performance of all staff, identifying and actioning specific training needs, delegating as appropriate.
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 clinical post registration course - completed or in progress
- Graduate (degree/diploma) with specialist expertise across a range of procedures
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 in a relevant clinical setting
- Extensive experience within speciality - Peritoneal Dialysis
- Experience of leading and developing a team
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
- Knowledge of budget management
- Ability to act on own initiative with evidence of sound decision making abilities
- Ability to work independently as well as in a Team.
- Ability to provide and receive highly complex information
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 as a team leader
- Experience in Community Care work
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisation, administrative and management skills
- Ability to demonstrate an active role in teaching
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to appraise staff
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
- Knowledge of budget management
- Performance management, PDP setting and appraisal
Desirable
- Involvement in QI project, audits, research studies
- Demonstrate extended clinical practice skills such as phlebotomy, venepuncture, ECG taking or willingness to undertake
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant clinical post registration course - completed or in progress
- Graduate (degree/diploma) with specialist expertise across a range of procedures
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 in a relevant clinical setting
- Extensive experience within speciality - Peritoneal Dialysis
- Experience of leading and developing a team
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
- Knowledge of budget management
- Ability to act on own initiative with evidence of sound decision making abilities
- Ability to work independently as well as in a Team.
- Ability to provide and receive highly complex information
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 as a team leader
- Experience in Community Care work
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisation, administrative and management skills
- Ability to demonstrate an active role in teaching
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to appraise staff
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
- Knowledge of budget management
- Performance management, PDP setting and appraisal
Desirable
- Involvement in QI project, audits, research studies
- Demonstrate extended clinical practice skills such as phlebotomy, venepuncture, ECG taking or willingness to undertake
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).
