Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 to work within the 2 haemodialysis units in Peterborough, caring for 144 patients across the 2 units.
Both units are open from 07:00 -23.00 Monday to Saturday. Our shift patterns are early 7 -6pm and late 12-11pm with one 7-3pm, 11-7pm or 3-11pm per week
Previous experience in renal/ haemodialysis is desirable but not essential, as full in-house training and support will be given.The team you will be joining is dedicated to training of both staff and patients. The management team is highly visible across both units.
You also need to be:
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
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A positive and proactive attitude.
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A desire to deliver a high standard of care to chronically ill patients
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Flexible working will be considered
Main duties of the job
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Main duties involved are of patients undergoing dialysis, ensuring a high standard of care is maintained throughout. Being responsible for medication rounds, infection prevention and care plans being up to date.
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Commencing treatments and disconnecting patients, to get patients home safely.
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Working as part of a team to work to time schedules to result in a good flow of the ward.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by newvaluesand we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: - we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- registered NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile
- Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice.
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
- Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
- Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities
- Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working.
- Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions
- Basic Knowledge of IT
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
Professional Development
Essential
- Ongoing professional and personal development
- Recognises own level of competence and limitations
- Able to identify own learning needs
Desirable
- Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning
Leadership and Education
Essential
- oDemonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
- oAbility to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload.
- oActs as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit.
- oUnderstands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
- oHas the ability to use initiative and to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Resource Utilisation
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibilities in managing efficient and effective use of resources.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- registered NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile
- Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice.
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
- Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
- Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities
- Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working.
- Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions
- Basic Knowledge of IT
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
Professional Development
Essential
- Ongoing professional and personal development
- Recognises own level of competence and limitations
- Able to identify own learning needs
Desirable
- Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning
Leadership and Education
Essential
- oDemonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
- oAbility to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload.
- oActs as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit.
- oUnderstands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
- oHas the ability to use initiative and to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Resource Utilisation
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibilities in managing efficient and effective use of resources.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
