Clinical Nurse Specialist-Haemodialysis

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Specialist-Haemodialysis who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be a recognised expert in the specialty, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures.

The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care. Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area.

In this role the post holder will be expected to work Twilight shifts to cover patients and to work weekends if clinically indicated.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care, as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills. Where applicable and qualified as a Nurse Independent Prescriber, prescribe any drugs within clinical competencies.

Provision of care through screening programmes, nurse-led clinics, accepting referrals, undertaking diagnostic procedures, undertaking therapeutic procedures, physical assessments and obtaining written consent to treatment.

Referring patients directly to specialists in other professions.

Providing expert specialist clinical advice for patients, carers and health care professionals.

Carrying a caseload, and responsibility for the management of complex cases.

Improving and maintaining standards of care within the specialty.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.