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RLH MEDICINE
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-6260669RLH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal London Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£34,089 - £41,498 per annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/05/2024 23:59

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Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Peritoneal Dialysis Staff Nurse

Band 5

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the PD unit for a Band 5 Staff Nurse.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our dedicated and friendly team.

Our aim is to deliver the highest quality of care to patients on peritoneal dialysis.

If you are passionate about making a difference to patients care and interested in this post then contact the number below for further details.

Main duties of the job

The peritoneal dialysis staff nurse has responsibility to promote the highest standards of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care of peritoneal dialysis patients.

The peritoneal dialysis staff nurse will deputize for the peritoneal dialysis sister in their absence when necessary and ensures continuity and high standards of care including sharing ideas, information and feedback in order to empower patients and members of the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff and student nurses to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential. The post holder is responsible for the delivery of a consistently high standard of care to meet patient needs and Unit objectives.

The post holder must take a proactive role in producing accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse with NMC
  • Basic Life Support training
Desirable criteria
  • Intravenous accreditation
  • Mentorship course or equivalent
  • Specialist Course in Renal Medicine

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Staff Nurse experience
  • General ward experience
  • Evidence of a positive contribution to team work
Desirable criteria
  • Renal Nursing experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
  • The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
  • Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
  • Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
  • Work under their own initiative with good organisational skills
  • Ability to use problem solving skills and prioritise work.
  • Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change
  • Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified.
  • Ability to support patients and carers when providing high standards of care in conjunction with the renal team and external organization
  • Ability to provide high quality specialist care for PD patients at all times.
  • Ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mary Githinji
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]