We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident experienced Renal nurse to join our team as a band 6 home therapies nurse. You should have experience in both peritoneal and haemodialysis and should be able to draw on knowledge and skills in coordinating the care of patients who choose to have dialysis in their home environment.
You will be required to provide excellent nursing care, utilizing the specialist knowledge to teach and educate patients undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis. You should be a confident educator for both patients and staff and be able to have a flexible approach in meeting the needs of patients. You will work collaboratively with the wider renal multi-disciplinary team and support the renal ward with staff training and clinical expertise.
The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication skills. You will have outstanding organisational skills be able to work autonomously as well as being part of the wider Home Therapies Team. The role includes travelling to visit patients in their homes as part of their care and follow up. Access to a car and the possession of a UK driving license is essential to this post.
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Main duties of the job To teach patients how to carry out their own dialysis treatment at home and to provide specialist nursing care and support to patients and their carers. Educate patients and provide counselling on different treatment options for patients with Advanced Kidney diseases. Be responsible for the care of a caseload of patients requiring specialist nursing care within the hospital and home setting. Work collaboratively and coordinate the development of home dialysis unit making best use of available resources. Provide an effective and responsive service to patients and carers within the trust and in their homes. Provide practice development support to renal nurses. Participate in the procurement of dialysis consumables and the home delivery services as appropriate.
About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached JD and person specification for full details.
We look forward to your application!
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Renal course completed
Desirable Mentorship Course
Knowledge and experience Essential Two years experience within renal nursing at band 5 or above. Competent level of knowledge and skill in Peritoneal dialysis with proven experience in caring for patients on Peritoneal dialysis.
Desirable Experience of staff and patient training. Competent level of Knowledge and skills in Haemodialysis.
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Basildon Basildon University Hospital Basildon SS16 5NL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
390-MED-BA-2120-C
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You will be required to provide excellent nursing care, utilizing the specialist knowledge to teach and educate patients undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis. You should be a confident educator for both patients and staff and be able to have a flexible approach in meeting the needs of patients. You will work collaboratively with the wider renal multi-disciplinary team and support the renal ward with staff training and clinical expertise.
The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication skills. You will have outstanding organisational skills be able to work autonomously as well as being part of the wider Home Therapies Team. The role includes travelling to visit patients in their homes as part of their care and follow up. Access to a car and the possession of a UK driving license is essential to this post.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job To teach patients how to carry out their own dialysis treatment at home and to provide specialist nursing care and support to patients and their carers. Educate patients and provide counselling on different treatment options for patients with Advanced Kidney diseases. Be responsible for the care of a caseload of patients requiring specialist nursing care within the hospital and home setting. Work collaboratively and coordinate the development of home dialysis unit making best use of available resources. Provide an effective and responsive service to patients and carers within the trust and in their homes. Provide practice development support to renal nurses. Participate in the procurement of dialysis consumables and the home delivery services as appropriate.
About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached JD and person specification for full details.
We look forward to your application!
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Renal course completed
Desirable Mentorship Course
Knowledge and experience Essential Two years experience within renal nursing at band 5 or above. Competent level of knowledge and skill in Peritoneal dialysis with proven experience in caring for patients on Peritoneal dialysis.
Desirable Experience of staff and patient training. Competent level of Knowledge and skills in Haemodialysis.
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Basildon Basildon University Hospital Basildon SS16 5NL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
390-MED-BA-2120-C
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