Job summary
To assist the transplant clinical team in ensuring that all agreed inpatientmanagement and treatment protocols are carried out promptly and efficiently.To provide specialist advice and support to potential and actual transplant patientsand their families.To take part in an on call rota for donor offers and organisation of the recipientoperation, in liaison with the medical staff, providing support to the patient's familyduring the procedure.To participate in development of standards and protocols and in multidisciplinaryaudit of the transplant service and in the clinical governance agenda of the Trust.To assist with the administration of the transplant waiting list, assessmentadmissions and follow-up admissions.To promote the work of the clinical transplant service within the Trust and atexternal level.
Main duties of the job
This rewarding role requires an experienced registered nurse who has significant experience in an acute nursing role. Hepatology, organ donation, transplant or liver transplant nursing experience may be an advantage but it is not essential, more important is enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and the ability to work autonomously, acting as an advocate for patients within the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Key day timedutiesinclude:
- Physical, psychological and social patient assessmentand management ofpre transplant patients.
- Patient andfamily education in areas such as transplant process,medication management and long termhealth promotion.
- In patient and out patient post transplant follow up, providingpatient assessment, management and education.
- Participation in multi disciplinary team meetings, audit, assisting in research projects, staff education and undertaking ad-hoc projects as required .
You will also participate ina 24 hour on call rota. Whenon call you will beworking closely with donor and transplant teams nationwide to facilitate life saving liver transplants for patients. You will be the key point of contact forthe patient, the donor teams and the surgical, medical, ward, theatre and support teams within the Royal Free. After a period of induction you will work autonomously to organise these transplants which often occur out of hours and at short notice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and requirements of applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and requirements of applicants.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Specific related post-basic qualification
- Degree in related subject or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Teaching course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Participation in service development / change
- An understanding of audit, research and evidence based nursing care
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Counselling skills and experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to develop and audit multidisciplinary standards & protocols
- Able to plan & manage own workload to meet deadlines
- Able to demonstrate knowledge & understanding of current issues in nursing
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills and ability to network with staff
- Able to work well in stressful situations
- Skilled in complex patient management decisions
- Patient advocacy
- Skilled in teaching and educating patients/staff individually and in groups
- Computer skills
- Able to work autonomously & within the multidisciplinary team
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Articulate
- Pragmatic and sensitive to the needs of others
- Adaptable to change
- Positive approach
- Ability to work autonomously and with MDT
- Maturity/Self awareness
- Diplomatic and calm
- Sensitive to needs of clinical environment
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Specific related post-basic qualification
- Degree in related subject or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Teaching course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Participation in service development / change
- An understanding of audit, research and evidence based nursing care
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Counselling skills and experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to develop and audit multidisciplinary standards & protocols
- Able to plan & manage own workload to meet deadlines
- Able to demonstrate knowledge & understanding of current issues in nursing
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills and ability to network with staff
- Able to work well in stressful situations
- Skilled in complex patient management decisions
- Patient advocacy
- Skilled in teaching and educating patients/staff individually and in groups
- Computer skills
- Able to work autonomously & within the multidisciplinary team
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Articulate
- Pragmatic and sensitive to the needs of others
- Adaptable to change
- Positive approach
- Ability to work autonomously and with MDT
- Maturity/Self awareness
- Diplomatic and calm
- Sensitive to needs of clinical environment
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).
