Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nursing associate looking to expand their skills or an individual willing to undertake the registered nurse associate course . You will be learning how to deliver peritoneal dialysis to our home dialysis cohort in the community . This post is for 37.5 hours a week based in Kent and Canterbury hospital within the home dialysis unit
The working times are 08:00 till 16:00 Monday to Friday or 08:00-18:00 Four Days a week
We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, have a kind and caring attitude towards patients and colleagues and can be a positive team member. Within this role you will be looking after patients who have a chronic condition who require peritoneal dialysis treatment at home
We will provide the in-house training you require to safely carry out your role in peritoneal dialysis which includes specific dialysis training and further development opportunities within your role. You will have a Band 6/7 as a mentor while you are training and a Band 4 Registered Nurse Associate for peer support .
The main duties of this role include providing peritoneal dialysis care to renal in and out-patients on a daily basis including fluid management, recording observations, daily weights , medication, anaemia, transplant and diabetes management.
Main duties of the job
To work alongside the specialist nurses within the Home dialysis service (peritoneal dialysis ). To provide support to both patients and carers who are doing peritoneal dialysis in the community and hospital setting.
To be a patient advocate who can work autonomously with support from the clinical nurse specialists. To be responsible for caring and training of the peritoneal dialysis patients ensuring that their emotional and psychosocial well being are being met.
The role of the nursing associate within Home dialysis includes working off site to do out-patients' clinics also visiting patients in their homes across East and West Kent
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ 3 or foundation degree pathway
- Good standard of general education
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Foundation Degree
- Evidence of nursing associate training
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health care setting
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to be a team player.
- An understanding of the role of a nursing associate
- Patient Assessment including recording observations and preparation for procedure
- Basic Nursing and IT Skills
- Record Keeping
Desirable
- Renal Experience for a year
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Competent in Renal Replacement Therapies
- Experienced in Haemodialysis and/or Peritoneal Dialysis
- Be able to trouble-shoot problems during any form of dialysis treatment
- Being able to work in an demanding busy environment
- Administration of medication as set by the Nursing Midwifery Council
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the importance of infection control and aseptic techniques
- Delivery of safe effective holistic care to a group of patients
- Underpinning knowledge and skills to be able to promote, prevent and protect from ill health
- Knowledge of Nursing Procedures and Drug Administration
- Incident Reporting
Desirable
- Good understanding of dialysis and dialysis techniques.
- Awareness of the physiological signs and symptoms of renal disease
- Underpinning knowledge of anatomy and physiology of renal system
- Knowledge of different renal related procedures.
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential
- Being able to work in a demanding busy environment
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to be a team player
Desirable
- Motivated and Willing to learn new skills
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ 3 or foundation degree pathway
- Good standard of general education
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Foundation Degree
- Evidence of nursing associate training
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health care setting
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to be a team player.
- An understanding of the role of a nursing associate
- Patient Assessment including recording observations and preparation for procedure
- Basic Nursing and IT Skills
- Record Keeping
Desirable
- Renal Experience for a year
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Competent in Renal Replacement Therapies
- Experienced in Haemodialysis and/or Peritoneal Dialysis
- Be able to trouble-shoot problems during any form of dialysis treatment
- Being able to work in an demanding busy environment
- Administration of medication as set by the Nursing Midwifery Council
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the importance of infection control and aseptic techniques
- Delivery of safe effective holistic care to a group of patients
- Underpinning knowledge and skills to be able to promote, prevent and protect from ill health
- Knowledge of Nursing Procedures and Drug Administration
- Incident Reporting
Desirable
- Good understanding of dialysis and dialysis techniques.
- Awareness of the physiological signs and symptoms of renal disease
- Underpinning knowledge of anatomy and physiology of renal system
- Knowledge of different renal related procedures.
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential
- Being able to work in a demanding busy environment
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to be a team player
Desirable
- Motivated and Willing to learn new skills
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
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).
