Renal Specialist Nurse - Post Transplant

Dorchester, South West England, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Transplant Specialist Nurse team. The post holder should have extensive knowledge of renal nursing, excellent communication skills, a passion for delivering high quality care and be able to work collaboratively within the team. Qualifications in prescribing and physical examination are desirable, but this could be a band 6 training post until band 7 competencies are achieved, and full support will be given to attain this.

Main duties of the job

Manage nurse-led face to face and telephone clinics. Manage the medication for this group of patients in conjunction with MDT discussion and according to local and national policies, assessing . Participate in research and lead in clinical audit. Participating in networking at local and national conferences. Deliver training for colleagues, support students on placement within the transplant team. Lead in the follow- up and risk assessment of any patient who has had any Health Acquired Infections, or complications post transplant such as steroid induced diabetes.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibilitycriteria.

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The position involves co-ordinating the care for a caseload of post transplant patients. Providing education, advice and support to patients and their families. Reviewing on each assessment, in conjunction with patient, fluid balance, blood pressure, nutritional status, sleep patterns and other concerns the patient may have. This involves assessing and interpreting complex medical and nursing needs, triaging and taking appropriate action on findings, and advising GP of any changes.

Person specification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• Previous experience within the speciality.
• Experience at senior staff nurse level.
• Ability to demonstrate up to date experience and depth of knowledge and clinical competence.

Desirable criteria

• An awareness of Trust Policies including renal NSF, clinical governance, data protection etc.
• Demonstrate ability and experience in change management/ clinical developments.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse.
• Relevant Speciality course.
• Teaching / Assessor qualification.
• Educated to degree level.
• Act as an independent prescriber.
• Physical examination/ assessment qualification

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential criteria

• IT skills.
• Ability to act on own initiative with evidence of sound decision making abilities.
• Able to demonstrate team management skills with an understanding of the leadership role.

Desirable criteria

• Recent experience within acute Renal setting and competent with dialysis skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate an active role in teaching.

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values

Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

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