registered nurse Salford, North West England, England
Job description
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Qualified Nurse with relevant experience to become part of the Peritoneal Dialysis team who care for patients on peritoneal dialysis at home.
You will be a proven team player with post registration renal experience, including at working at Band 5 level or equivalent. You will have previous experience of caring for patients on peritoneal dialysis.
You will bring evidence of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency partnership working, and the ability to both influence and embrace change. Well-developed communication skills are essential.
Our commitment to you
Experienced nurse leadership to support you and your team when you need it.
Welcoming you to our team
We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals, who work well under pressure and are keen to learn. A great team player, you will also be self-motivated and able to work independently when needed. You will be a professional who truly understands the need for care, consideration and respect for our patients but can also apply these qualities to team members at all levels.
We would welcome applicants to come and see our service for an informal visit and to hear about our future plans.
Main duties of the job
Key objectives would be the management of patients on peritoneal dialysis, initiation and training of new patients, providing ongoing support and care to the patient and their carers / families.
You will be expected to provide high quality care to this complex patient group,support patients in the their homes and in outlying hospitals . Also provide telephone triage advise and consultation.
You will have a major role in educating and supporting both healthcare professionals, patients and significant others with regards to the patient journey with the ultimate aim of enhancing quality of life.
Non-medical prescribing qualification is desirable but not essential as this training opportunity will be provided.
Due to the nature of the post it is expected that you will have a full driving licence and will have regular use of an appropriate vehicle (as determined by the Trust).
Working for our organisation
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Registered RGN
Essential criteria
- Registered general nurse
- Renal experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Licence holder with access to car
- Previous experience of management of patient on peritoneal dialysis
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First degree in nursing or equivalent portfolio
- 2 years post registration experience within the speciality
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance
Desirable criteria
- Non medical prescribing
- Post basic renal qualification
knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate specialist expertise
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of mentorship and education
Full clean driving licience
Essential criteria
- Community work as well as hospital based
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. We value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge, and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of our local community. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team to discuss.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
