Staff Nurse

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Renal Community Nurse role at University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust delivers patient-centred care for adults on home dialysis therapies, including peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis. The post involves home visits, clinic activity and virtual reviews to monitor patients and manage complications.

Working with the Renal Community and Home Therapies Team, you will educate, assess and provide ongoing clinical support to help patients manage dialysis at home, travel to patients'

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• Ability to travel to patients' homes, clinics and community settings.
• Strong communication and patient-centred care skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to adults on home dialysis therapies (PD and HHD).
• Undertake home visits, outpatient clinics and virtual reviews, monitoring clinical condition and complications.
• Promote independence, support the renal care pathway and MDT collaboration.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and research activities.
• Maintain patient safety, confidentiality and IPC standards; advocate for patients and families.

Job description

The Renal Community Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to adults receiving home dialysis therapies, including Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and Home Haemodialysis (HHD). Working as part of the Renal Community and Home Therapies Team, the post holder will support patients to safely manage their treatment at home through education, training, assessment and ongoing clinical support.

The post holder will undertake home visits, outpatient clinic activity and virtual patient reviews, monitoring patients’ clinical condition and responding to complications associated with renal replacement therapies. They will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to promote independence, improve patient outcomes and support patients to maintain dialysis treatment within their home environment.

The role includes supporting service development, quality improvement, audit and research activity where appropriate. The post holder will contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical care, patient safety and governance whilst acting as an advocate for patients and their families throughout their renal care pathway.

The role involves regular travel to patients' homes, community settings and Trust sites. Therefore, the post holder must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for business use. Mileage expenses will be reimbursed in line with Trust policy.

• Delivery of effective health care within the organisation.
• Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a day-to-day basis.
• Supervise others and participate in their education and development.
• Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Unit Manager and MDT.
• Adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.
• Ensure own compliance and NMC Professional re-registration requirements.
• Promote patient dignity, equality, diversity and rights.
• Ensure own and all nursing practice is, at all times, in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and raise any concerns with the Unit Manager.
• Use health-related information only for the purposes for which it is intended and in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient/users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.
• Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and that are consistent with legislation.
• Responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to IPC protocols.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We Have Four Primary Goals

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive,
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: June Watmore Job title: Specialist Sister Email address: [e-mail]