Specialist Nurse Rapid Access Service

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Salford is seeking a specialist nurse to cover Maternity leave. This role involves providing care for renal patients, leading independent RAS clinics, and establishing training programs. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, NMC registration, and extensive renal experience. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Substantial post-registration experience in renal.
• Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice for renal patients' care.
• Lead RAS nurse-led clinics for renal services.
• Establish specialist education and training programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Mentorship and development

Clinical governance objectives

Proactive involvement

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing studies

First Degree in nursing

Post-basic qualification in renal nursing

Job description

Overview

An exciting specialist nurse opportunity to cover Maternity leave within the Renal multi professional team to ensure that patients receive seamless care within the Renal Assessment Service (RAS) & Renal Outpatient Department (ROPD) within The Northern Care Alliance - including within associated Kidney Care Centre's and Community Teams.

Responsibilities

• To provide specialist advice to support the assessment, planning and implementation of programmes of care for renal patients at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, including within associated Kidney Care Centre's and Community Teams.
• To lead on and provide independent RAS nurse-led clinics for patients within renal services, facilitating admission avoidance and discharge facilitation.
• To lead on, establish and maintain specialist education and training programmes for other staff and learners.
• To lead on service development within RAS & ROPD to provide new and ongoing developments in working practices to improve the quality of care delivered and resilience within the renal services.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

We are committed to delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We value care, appreciate, and inspire, and we strive to make a difference.

Qualifications and experience

Registrations and Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent

Desirable

• NMP certification

Essential Qualifications

• First Degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
• Post-basic qualification in renal nursing (e.g., Renal Course)

Knowledge

• Substantial post-registration experience plus extensive experience within Renal
• Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in the area, supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
• Evidence of proactive involvement in mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
• Effective communicator able to convey complex and sensitive information
• Evidence of involvement in meeting Trust clinical governance objectives
• Evidence of involvement in policy and practice change

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Renal Outpatients, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD