Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen in the Renal Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
The Renal
Anaemia Nurse Practitioner would like to invite applications from enthusiastic
motivated Registered Nurses with an interest in Renal Anaemia.
The Renal Anaemia
Service operates across South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham and Washington
managing patients with chronic kidney disease and associated anaemia between
the hours of 8-6pm, using a mixed format of telephone and face to face clinics
and on occasion, home visits.
The successful
candidate will receive full training through a set of competency based
assessments and in time, none medical prescriber V300 qualification.
Main duties of the job
Applications
are welcome from Registered Nurses with excellent clinical skills and the
ability to communicate well on a professional level within the MDT and the
delivery of sensitive and confidential information to other health care
professionals and service users
The successful
candidate will be expected to use good IT and word processing skills for
patient notes and clinic information
For further
information or to arrange an informal meeting please contact Simon Hardy on Simon.Hardy3@nhs.net
or 0191 5656256 EXT 40135 between 15:00-16:00
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full details
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of AnaemiaNurse Practitioner/ Renal manager/Matron.
In collaboration with the Anaemia Nurse Practitioner, develop and deliver theanaemia services, providing a Nurse Led Clinical Anaemia Service, whichincorporates, the assessment, counselling, education, and monitoring of patientsrequiring ESAs, HIF inhibitors and /or iron.
Monitor treatment, compliance and advise on modifications to treatment withinagreed guidelines. To provide advice, training and support to enable appropriatepatients to safely administer ESAs and HIF inhibitors.
Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere ofpractice.
Continually reappraise the service provided to patients on ESAs HIF inhibitors andiron therapy, acting as a catalyst for change and improvement.
Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designatedgroup of patients under the direction of the Anaemia Nurse Practitioner/Manager/Matron.
Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through theuse of evidence-based practice, in line with agreed national standards and contributeto the body of nursing knowledge.
Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
Continuously improve clinical standards, in line with clinical governance framework.
Exercise accountability, as set out in the NMC Code.
Contribute to training and education within the specialist area.
Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients, their families and clinicalstaff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialistarea.
Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the Anaemia Nurse Practitioner/Manager/Matron.
Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialistarea are met.
Manage and lead nurse-led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a keyrole in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge andpreventing avoidable hospital admissions.
Support and undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice.
Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full details
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of AnaemiaNurse Practitioner/ Renal manager/Matron.
In collaboration with the Anaemia Nurse Practitioner, develop and deliver theanaemia services, providing a Nurse Led Clinical Anaemia Service, whichincorporates, the assessment, counselling, education, and monitoring of patientsrequiring ESAs, HIF inhibitors and /or iron.
Monitor treatment, compliance and advise on modifications to treatment withinagreed guidelines. To provide advice, training and support to enable appropriatepatients to safely administer ESAs and HIF inhibitors.
Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere ofpractice.
Continually reappraise the service provided to patients on ESAs HIF inhibitors andiron therapy, acting as a catalyst for change and improvement.
Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designatedgroup of patients under the direction of the Anaemia Nurse Practitioner/Manager/Matron.
Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through theuse of evidence-based practice, in line with agreed national standards and contributeto the body of nursing knowledge.
Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
Continuously improve clinical standards, in line with clinical governance framework.
Exercise accountability, as set out in the NMC Code.
Contribute to training and education within the specialist area.
Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients, their families and clinicalstaff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialistarea.
Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the Anaemia Nurse Practitioner/Manager/Matron.
Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialistarea are met.
Manage and lead nurse-led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a keyrole in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge andpreventing avoidable hospital admissions.
Support and undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice.
Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment, e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
- Full driving license. Must be valid in the UK.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 5.
- Evidence of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Budget Management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment, e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
- Full driving license. Must be valid in the UK.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 5.
- Evidence of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Budget Management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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