Sister/Charge Nurse - Renal Outpatients

Job overview

The Imperial College Renal and Transplant Centre opened at the Hammersmith Hospital in November 2005 and has become the largest facility of its kind in Europe.

We have 4 inpatient wards totaling 71 beds (12 HDU) and a programmed investigation unit offering a ward attender/day case service of 18 beds.
The service also has an acute haemodialysis unit, 9 satellite dialysis units, peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis teams; nurse led chronic kidney disease team, Live donor team and 2 outpatient clinics looking after over 3,100 patients on renal replacement therapy.

The Renal Clinic at Hammersmith Hospital provides ongoing outpatient care for our transplant, Vasculitis, Lupus patients. We have combined cardiac, rheumatology, ENT, Eye clinic also.

We are looking for an experienced renal nurse to become part of this highly skilled team. You will oversee the delivery of high quality, safe, effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.

You will have the support of the Senior Clinical Nurse specialists & Senior Sisters. For further information and to arrange an informal visit (which is highly recommended) please contact us using the details provided.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision.
• Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care as appropriate within an outpatient setting.
• To be responsible for reception and appointment functions within the department, ensuring that systems are in place in order that patients are seen in a timely manner.
• Working with identified Consultant Nephrologists to ensure that results review/audit and admission planning takes place.
• Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care.
• Ensure all staff maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly
• Undertake nursing procedures
• Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy
• Deal with concerns raised by patients and visitors in a proactive manner and take remedial action as necessary.
• Act as the patient’s advocate
• Oversee effective performance and quality of non-clinical and environmental services that impact on patient care, i.e. portering/domestic services.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum 2-3 years relevant post registration experience within speciality
• Supervision of junior staff

Desirable criteria

• Management qualification

Skills

Essential criteria

• Organisation, administrative and management skills.
• Ability to lead a team
• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
• IT skills including use of email and office packages.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to appraise staff or willingness to learn
• Good Knowledge of our new IT system-Cerner

Right to work

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Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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Application numbers

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