Nurse Practitioner - Practice Development

Job overview

• To work within the Care Group to provide a comprehensive patient-centred, nurse-led post-transplant follow-up service that includes patients who have undergone kidney transplants, simultaneous kidney/pancreas transplants and simultaneous liver/kidney transplants.
• To assist in the provision of high quality nursing care in a minimum of 3 clinics per week.
• To support the strategic development and management of the services provided to transplanted patients so that outcomes meet recognised national standards.
• To support the Band 7 CNS’s in the appropriate and effective utilisation of human and physical resources.
• To act up in the absence of your line manager with support.
• To support research, audit and measuring quality indicators within the specialty.
• To assist in the development of all staff within the multidisciplinary team, providing support, advice, formal and informal education

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the co-ordination of care of transplanted patients ensuring that patients are closely monitored and effectively supported to optimise their transplant function and quality of life.
• Monitor and make treatment interventions in order to manage symptoms associated with CKD and transplantation.
• To order, interpret and act on relevant tests and investigations in collaboration with the MDT.
• To manage the work-up for re-transplantation of suitable people with failing transplants, ensuring they have adequate knowledge and are both physically and mentally prepared for re-transplantation and activated pre-emptively whenever possible.
• To ensure patients understand the relevance of the clinic in their care and treatment.
• To support good communication occurs with external and internal agencies caring for the patient.
• To use expert communication skills (eg motivational interviewing) to support patients and their families to share decisions and plan their care as far as they wish and is clinically appropriate.
• To provide nursing cover for the Renal procedures/interventions team for annual leave and sickness.
• To discuss referral to GPs, community nurses and other medical specialities as necessary with appropriate clinician

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To ensure data collection is accurate and up to date.
• To ensure renal database reflects clinic work.
• To ensure the desired level of clinical performance is achieved within the relevant clinical setting.
• To ensure that the transplant clinic is involved in all Unit quality initiatives and represented on relevant working groups within the Unit.
• To ensure high standards are achieved in line with NICE, Renal Association and all other related clinical practice guidelines.
• To participate in the Trust’s patient satisfaction surveys and audits.
• To actively participate in the audit and evaluation of the clinics ensuring the service is modelled according to the needs of the client.
• To participate in the development and induction of clinical guidelines relevant to transplant services

Person specification

Competency and ability to perform the role

Essential criteria

• NMC level 1 or Level 15 registered Nurse
• Evidence of relevant experience of renal nursing
• Ability to work independently
• Evidence of continuing education and clinical and professional Development

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of national and renal transplant policies and bodies including NHSBT, NICE and the renal registry. Is able to demonstrate understanding of their purpose and role
• Advanced clinical assessment skills or a willingness to develop these
• Advanced Clinical Assessment Qualification
• Degree or equivalent in Nursing related subject
• Mentorship Qualification

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• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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