Sister / Charge Nurse

We have an exciting new opportunity for a committed, motivated and clinically expert renal nurse to apply for this Band 6 post on Peter's Ward within the renal directorate at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Imperial College Renal and Transplant Centre opened at the Hammersmith Hospital in November 2005 and has become the largest facility of its kind in Europe. We have 4 inpatient wards totalling 71 beds (12 HDU) and a programmed investigation unit offering a ward attender/day case service of 18 beds. The service also has an acute haemodialysis unit, 9 satellite dialysis units, peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis teams nurse led chronic kidney disease team, Live Donor Team, a rapid assessment unit and 2 outpatient clinics looking after over 3,100 patients on renal replacement therapy. Peter's Ward is a 24 bedded inpatient ward caring for a variety of renal patients with complex medical and surgical needs. This post is pivotal in providing visible nursing leadership within a multi-professional team. The post holder must be a good team leader who is willing to assist and deputise for the Ward Manager when required. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills as you will be working in collaboration with the wider MDT. The post holder must have a minimum of 3 years' experience within a renal setting, and should have a post registration Renal Course and Mentorship/Student Assessor qualification or be willing to attain this at the earliest opportunity as we are committed to your professional development.
The post holder must have the ability to motivate the team to provide high quality patient care. As part of the dedicated nursing team the Sister/Charge Nurse will be expected to delegate responsibility in the clinical area and support staff by assessing care needs, and evaluating acuity on every shift. As a role model you will be encouraged to empower staff, participate in innovative ideas using evidence based nursing practice.
The successful candidate is therefore expected to be flexible and able to work a variety of shift patterns to accommodate the service needs.Main duties of the jobo To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision o To assist the ward manager in leading the nursing team and deputise in their absence o Monitor standards of nursing care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them o To respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as requiredAbout usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation and Professional QualificationsEssential
Registered Nurse Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience. Relevant specialist course - Renal Course or equivalent experience
Desirable
Graduate
Skills/AbilitiesEssential
Organisation and management skills. Teaching. Good communication skills Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
Desirable
Ability to appraise staff and willingness to learn
Experience/KnowledgeEssential
Minimum of 3 years' experience as a registered nurse working within the renal setting. Good understanding of service needs. Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit. Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Employer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressHammersmith Hospital London W12 0HSAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 290-MIC-#####
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