Deputy Clinic Manager - Nephrology/Dialysis

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Runcorn is seeking a dedicated renal nurse to join their team. The role involves delivering specialist patient care at a renal dialysis clinic, supervising clinical practices, and ensuring effective team collaboration. Candidates must be registered nurses with UK registration and relevant qualifications. This position offers the chance to develop skills in a supportive environment while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with UK professional registration.
• Evidence of continued professional development is required.
• Experience in delivering specialist nursing care in renal settings.

Responsibilities

• Deputizes in the absence of the Ward Manager.
• Provides in-depth specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues.
• Works collaboratively to meet patient needs and provides excellent patient care.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Patient assessment

Infection control

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife

Post-basic specialist qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic, motivated team of renal nurses who deliver a high standard of specialist care at the renal dialysis clinic situated in the grounds of Halton Hospital. You will be working in a friendly and supportive environment providing comprehensive care and support to patients and relatives. The successful candidate will support the Manager to maintain standards, assist with staff management and the provision of excellent patient care and outcomes. The unit currently has 12 stations running from 07:00 - 19:00, Monday - Saturday. The clinic is closed on Sundays. There are also haemodialysis units at Lower ground floor New Royal Liverpool hospital, Warrington, St Helens and Broadgreen hospitals and there may be occasions when you will be asked to support at one of these clinics. If you are motivated, keen to learn new skills and committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care this is an ideal opportunity for you to grow and develop within the renal setting.

Responsibilities

• Deputises in the absence of the Ward Manager
• Works in partnership with the Ward Manager to deliver unit objectives, and assesses, plans, implements and evaluates programmes of evidence‑based nursing care
• Provides management and organization of the clinical area, and participates in the education, development and line management of other staff members
• Works collaboratively and co‑operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families
• Participates in improvement of services and the quality‑of‑care provision
• Works with the Ward Manager to achieve LQA and CQC essential standards; collaborates with the Unit Manager for planning and implementing developments relating to nursing
• Collaborates with the Infection Prevention Control team to ensure coordination and implementation of all IPC policies
• Supports the Unit Manager in implementing the Patient Experience and Engagement Strategy and reports nursing issues and concerns promptly to the Unit Manager
• Supports the Unit Manager in developing a Patient Safety Culture and in building systems and processes to achieve key clinical quality indicators at unit level, and safeguards all vulnerable adults within the ward area
• Acts as a role model and expert nurse, providing in‑depth specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, and to patients and carers/relatives
• Undertakes clinical supervision of nursing colleagues individually or in groups
• Acts as a resource for health‑care professionals, being visible, available and accessible for support and advice in relation to patient management
• Ensures effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources
• Leads consultations and contributes to the development of strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area
• Conducts assessment of the patient pre‑ and post‑dialysis
• Understands dialysis prescription, blood pressure and weight management, access care (arteriovenous fistula, graft, hero graft, femoral line, central venous line), and administration of intravenous medication during dialysis treatment
• Performs monthly blood monitoring in line with Renal Association Guidelines, and safe blood sampling, labelling, storage and transportation
• Is fully competent in preparing the dialysis machine and consumables for different modalities
• Understands how the dialysis treatment works and how to troubleshoot medically and technically
• Monitors the patient throughout treatment, recording and reporting any incidents, accidents, concerns or changes
• Is competent to administer anticoagulants during dialysis with awareness of drug prescribed, contraindications, adverse effects and side effects
• Is competent to administer local anaesthesia as required
• Safely discontinues dialysis and removes fistula needles
• Practises ANTT to competency and follows infection control, PPE and blood‑borne virus awareness with strict adherence to policy and procedure
• Performs diabetes awareness, foot checks and referrals to relevant departments
• Liaises with the Nephrology Team, Renal Dietitians, Psychology, Cardiology, Transplant and other related areas

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Post‑basic specialist qualification relevant to the specialty
• Evidence of continued professional development
• UK professional registration

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Recordable specialist qualification
• Independent prescribing experience (e.g., PRN.P1.0)
• ECDL and post‑registration experience
• Extensive clinical experience
• Involvement in audit
• Participation in research
• Evidence of leading and facilitating change, in‑depth specialist knowledge, teaching/assessment skills, organization and negotiation skills
• Effective communicator
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Computer literate
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Root Cause Analysis skills
• Leadership and motivation skills
• Evidence of audit and change‑management ability
• Diplomatic, assertive and confident approach
• Recognition of own limitations
• Flexibility
• Able to travel between sites