Renal Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago


Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to renal patients attending clinic reviews and day-case procedures. They will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to assess patients' care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care without supervision.

Main Duties
  • Deliver safe, competent, and compassionate care to renal patients attending clinic reviews and day-case procedures
  • Undertake haemodialysis for patients with end-stage kidney disease
  • Work unsupervised as an effective, flexible team player
  • Deputise in the absence of senior staff to ensure continuity of care for patients attending the Renal Outpatients department
  • Run and support a variety of medical and nurse-led clinics
  • Assess patients holistically and refer to the multidisciplinary or community teams as required
  • Delegate appropriately and act as an effective and professional role model within the nursing team
Working for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

At UHSussex, we value diversity and want you to feel included. We're committed to putting the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Our unique and innovative community encourages everyone to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Plans and delivers care and investigations to renal patients using competent skills in areas such as venepuncture, cannulation, administration of intravenous drugs, and ECGs. Co-ordinates clinic activity and reviews patient care needs within the department, supporting Healthcare Assistants running clinics. Interprets test results accurately, leading to appropriate actions and referrals to the multidisciplinary team as required.

Is actively involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care with a flexible approach, involving all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to promote patient-centred care.

Provides follow-up care via phone for patients and carers, keeping them informed and supporting them while at home. Provides emotional and psychological support to patients and families coping with diagnosis and life-changing decisions on renal treatment and dialysis, referring to other professionals and agencies as needed.

Enables patients and their families to understand renal failure and its treatment, and to gain access to further psycho-social support as required. Takes nursing lead in the care of patient groups with specific needs, such as people with a kidney transplant, vasculitis, diabetes, renal anaemia, etc., monitoring their test results and clinic follow-up by phone and in nurse-led clinics.

Gives pre and post-procedure care to renal outpatients attending day procedures and intravenous infusions, monitoring and acting on their vital signs, escalating as indicated to the medical team. Actively participates as an effective team member, contributing to the efficient running of the department. Able to transfer patients between departments safely and appropriately according to Trust guidelines and internal operating policies, e.g., managing day case conversions to inpatient care safely.



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