Job summary
Would you like to join a progressive, successful organisation, which has been highlighted as a Trust with an excellent track record in nursing care and is leading the way for hospitals across the country?
Salford's Ward H3 is looking to recruit a band 6Sister/Charge Nurse who is motivated and passionate about working within Renal Services.
We would like to appoint a sister/charge nurse with experience in shift co-ordinating who is ready to take the next step in leading a team on Ward H3 - our inpatient renal ward.
This is a 25 bedded ward providing care to patients with complex renal needs including haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and plasma exchange. Within H3 we have 3 monitored beds to provide a higher level of care to our patients. We also have a procedure room where we carry out procedures such as the insertion of haemodialysis access, peritoneal dialysis access and kidney biopsies to both in patients and out patients.
Main duties of the job
As a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse on H3 you will work together with the other Band 6 nurses to support the Ward Manager to deliver excellent care to our patients and their families.
You will need to have a proven record of experience in managing complex patients and development within a team, whilst displaying excellent leadership qualities and supporting more junior staff within the ward area to develop clinical skills. We are also looking for a nurse with experience of managing a team where change has been implemented to improve patient experience.
As a nurse on H3 you will be supported in developing haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis skills along with plasma exchange skills.
Salford Royal is a tertiary centre for Renal patients. Serving Greater Manchester with inpatient, outpatient and in-centre haemodialysis. There are currently 4 kidney Care Centres in the West Sector operating in Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham and Wigan.
These provide haemodialysis to outpatients along with nurse and consultant led outpatient clinics. We also have teams supporting community peritoneal and home haemodialysis as well as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) management are also on site.
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.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
- Degree / diploma in nursing studies (or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)
- Experience within leadership
Desirable
- Renal experience
- Has a recognisable mentorship qualification
- Has clinical skills e.g venepunture, cannulation, catheter
Databases
Essential
- Has Basic understanding of clinical databases and IT systems
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of the use of clinical systems
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Has Basic understanding of clinical databases and IT systems
- Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Desirable
- Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Care Organisation
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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