Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse Associate Band 4 to join our team at  Renal Home Therapies. 

We are very proud of the high level of care we provide to our patients which is reflected in our patient feedback and department Gold Accreditation.

The Home Therapies Nursing associate will support with the seamless running of the service and support in the delivery of high quality patient- centred care for patients undertaking renal replacement therapies within their own homes, including Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), Home Haemodialysis (HHD) and home visits.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team player with a keen interest in this speciality. The post is permanent. Previous renal experience is desirable although not essential.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual in keeping with: The NMC code of conduct,  clinical policies and procedures, and the philosophies of the  department.  Be responsible for the delivery of evidence-based care implementing change and relevant organisational processes to improve quality.  Responsible for undertaking identified competencies and clinical care tasks under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse. Be able to work independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses delivering care in line with the pre and post operative plan of care, using the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.  Adhere to the NMC Code and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). 

 After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.