Renal Staff Nurse

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• In caring for our patients you will be required to:
• Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs.
• Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
• Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.
• Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information and maintaining accurate complete nursing records.
• Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
• Act as a role model and provide support to junior staff, students, and new team members.
• Maintain and develop clinical knowledge and skills in renal nursing through continuing professional development.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control policies and maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Undertake delegated responsibilities as required by the Nurse in Charge, contributing to the smooth running of the ward.
• Provide support, education, and advice to patients and their families regarding renal conditions, treatments, and ongoing care.
• Promote patient dignity, privacy, and independence at all times, ensuring person-centred care.
• Participate in the ongoing monitoring and improvement of patient safety and quality of care.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation in line with professional and legal standards.

Please see Job description/person specification for further details on the role.,

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RGN 1 st or 2 nd Level.
• 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 criteria

• Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• 12 months Post-registration experience working within the NHS as a qualified Registered Nurse
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of caring for deteriorating or acutely unwell patients
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgement and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience within renal services

Leadership and Education

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
• Ability to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload
• Acts as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit.
• Understands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi -disciplinary team
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
• Has the ability to use initiative and to lead and co -ordinate a multi -disciplinary team withminimal supervision

Professional Development

Essential criteria

• Ongoing professional and personal development

Resource Utilisation

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibilities in managing efficient and effective use of resources.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates a good understanding of acute patient assessment and management.
• Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice.
• Demonstrates understanding of NHS values, clinical governance and patient safety.
• Able to maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Good IT and communication skills.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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