Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Staff Nurse, Renal Dialysis Unit

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Job summary

KIDDERMINSTER TREATMENT CENTRE

SATELLITE RENAL DIAYLIS UNIT

STAFF NURSE - BAND 5

37.5 HRS PER WEEK

FIXED TERM CONTRACT 12 MONTHS

We are looking for a motivated nurse, forward thinking and compassionate to work with our nursing team on Renal Unit to deliver our quality care agenda to the highest standard.

Experience in general medicine, venepuncture, cannulation and the care of acutely ill patients would be an advantage, also experience mentoring students.

Previous knowledge of working in the renal dialysis setting is desirable. However we will provide an induction and a full training program supported by mentors within the unit.

We welcome newly or recently qualified staff nurses with good communication skills who pride themselves on delivering quality care under supervision and are willing to enhance their knowledge and practice by undertaking relevant training for this role.

For an informal visit or more information please contact:

Sr Clarisa Marquez, Satellite Renal Dialysis Unit 01562 826372 / Extn 55355 or Matron Claire James on 01905 733883 extn 30550 or via switchboard on bleep 788.

Main duties of the job

At the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust we work as a team to offer excellence of care for all our patients and a supportive atmosphere for all staff.We also offer an excellent working environment, progressive training and development and a supportive atmosphere for all staff and work to develop everyone to achieve their full potential.

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

  • Best services for local people
  • Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
  • Best use of resources
  • Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Details

Date posted

26 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9365-24-0245

Job locations

Kidderminster General Hospital

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will develop, implement and evaluate the programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.

You will safeguard vulnerable adults.

You will participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator / mentor / preceptor / role model to less experienced staff.

You will educate patients and their careers as required where a need has been identified, including information on a adopting a healthier lifestyle.

You will complete patient documentation correctly.

You will communicate effectively with patients, carers and members of the Multi-Disciplinary.

You will be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.

You will assist in the training and development of student nurses and health care assistants and complete assessors training as required.

You will contribute to research and development programmes within the ward / department.

You will contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.

You will participate in handling complaints in accordance with Trust policy.

You will maintain a safe clean ward environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24 hours of admission document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition, safeguarding.

You will show an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.

You will assist in the assessment of staffing requirements, report problems to the appropriate manager.

In the absence of a more senior member of staff and as part of your development programme, with support, will be able to undertake clinical / shift management within the department.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will develop, implement and evaluate the programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.

You will safeguard vulnerable adults.

You will participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator / mentor / preceptor / role model to less experienced staff.

You will educate patients and their careers as required where a need has been identified, including information on a adopting a healthier lifestyle.

You will complete patient documentation correctly.

You will communicate effectively with patients, carers and members of the Multi-Disciplinary.

You will be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.

You will assist in the training and development of student nurses and health care assistants and complete assessors training as required.

You will contribute to research and development programmes within the ward / department.

You will contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.

You will participate in handling complaints in accordance with Trust policy.

You will maintain a safe clean ward environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24 hours of admission document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition, safeguarding.

You will show an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.

You will assist in the assessment of staffing requirements, report problems to the appropriate manager.

In the absence of a more senior member of staff and as part of your development programme, with support, will be able to undertake clinical / shift management within the department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or 2 of the professional register.
  • Would suit newly qualified, recently returned to nursing candidate or more experienced Band 5.
  • Evidence of continuing education for more experienced Band 5 nurses in speciality.

Desirable

  • Diploma/ Degree.
  • Teaching & assessing qualifications.
  • Awareness of Health & Safety.

Experience

Essential

  • Able to use own initiative
  • Calm able to prioritise and able to make decisions appropriately
  • Can demonstrate recent professional development.
  • Effective communicator.
  • Interest in teaching others.
  • Able to work in a team.
  • Delivery high care standards in line with Clinical Governance.
  • Confident and consistent.
  • Flexible, punctual and reliable.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Responds well to change & innovation.
  • Keyboard, computer skills and knowledge.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or 2 of the professional register.
  • Would suit newly qualified, recently returned to nursing candidate or more experienced Band 5.
  • Evidence of continuing education for more experienced Band 5 nurses in speciality.

Desirable

  • Diploma/ Degree.
  • Teaching & assessing qualifications.
  • Awareness of Health & Safety.

Experience

Essential

  • Able to use own initiative
  • Calm able to prioritise and able to make decisions appropriately
  • Can demonstrate recent professional development.
  • Effective communicator.
  • Interest in teaching others.
  • Able to work in a team.
  • Delivery high care standards in line with Clinical Governance.
  • Confident and consistent.
  • Flexible, punctual and reliable.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Responds well to change & innovation.
  • Keyboard, computer skills and knowledge.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster General Hospital

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster General Hospital

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Clarissa Marquez

clarisa.marquez@nhs.net

+01562826372

Details

Date posted

26 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9365-24-0245

Job locations

Kidderminster General Hospital

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ


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