Job overview

12 month fixed term contract

Are you looking for a new challenge? 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well motivated
staff nurse to join our Home Therapies team at the University hospital of North Midlands.  The post holder will work alongside a team of clinical Nurse Specialists in the training and management of both Home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients and will be working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

 The applicant will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a caring and compassionate attitude. Previous experience is desirable but  not essential as continuing education, support and training to develop and achieve competencies relevant to the role will be provided.

 A full driving license will be required.

Main duties of the job

As a  member of the Home Therapies Team, the post holder will be responsible for the management of a caseload of Home Therapy (Peritoneal dialysis and Home haemodialysis) patients.  The CNS will be responsible for the education and provision of specialist training to Home Therapy patients and/or their support person both in the hospital and community setting.  The CNS will to be responsible  for the management of the clinical area including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards. The CNS will work in close partnership with Consultants, Nurse Specialists and external agencies  to ensure that all patients receive a high quality service. The CNS will be responsible for the multidisciplinary co-ordination of Home Therapy patients by being an effective practitioner and professional role model, able to work independently and as part of a team.  The CNS will participate in innovation and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team in close liaison with the Sister / Charge Nurse. The CNS will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential. 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. 

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.