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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
About
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
We have a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Band 6 Home Therapies Nurse
Accepting applications until: 26-Nov-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 26-Nov-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Basildon
- Address
- Basildon University Hospital
- Town
- Basildon
- Postcode
- SS16 5NL
- Major / Minor Region
- Essex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £37,338 per annum ( pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Renal
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
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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- 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 /provide counselling on different treatment options for patients with Advanced Kidney diseases
• To be responsibility for the care of a caseload of patients requiring specialist nursing care within the hospital and home setting. - To work collaboratively and coordinate the development of home dialysis unit making best use of available resources.
- To provide an effective and responsive service to patients and carers within the trust and in their homes.
- To provide practice development support to renal nurses.
- Participate in the procurement of dialysis consumables and the home delivery services as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached JD and person specification for full details.
We look forward to your application.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Renal course completed
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship Course
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Experience of staff and patient training
- Competent level of Knowledge and skills in Haemodialysis
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Linda Lio
- Job title
- Head of Nursing, Renal service MSE
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268 524900
- Additional information
Preferred initial contact is email
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