Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of a senior renal community CNS. The role is to lead a team of specialist nurses in a variety or roles to provide expert specialist care to our renal patients. The role covers CKD, Peritoneal dialysis and pre dialysis education.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Clinical Care
•To lead and work collaboratively with the GP’s and nephrologists in the management of patients with CKD within the communities of Exeter, Somerset, East, Mid, South and North Devon as contracted.
•To provide expert advice and support to patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues caring for patients with CKD in the community.
•Demonstrate a high level of both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
•Impart highly sensitive information with empathy and reassurance to patients and carers.
•Explain risks / benefits of treatments and investigations to patients / carers’, ensuring adequate information have been relayed to allow informed decisions to made by patients
•Organise and deliver community nurse led care, initiating referrals for investigations as appropriate.
•To accept and triage direct referrals from both medical and nursing staff,
•Maintain open and effective lines of communication with GP practices, community nursing team and Nephrologists.
•To provide detailed care plans to manage patients with CKD effectively referring appropriate patients to Nephrologists.
•Where appropriate refer to Renal specialist community nursing team and renal vascular access nurse in a timely manner.
•To report as necessary to GP or Nephrologists, investigations or results that may require further action outside the post holder’s sphere of competency.
•To actively participate in clinical supervision sessions with consultant nephrologists.
Quality Management
•To participate in the implementation of improvements to working methods and practices
•To participate in improvements and changes within the Directorate and Trust
•In conjunction with departmental colleagues, develop and lead improvements in Community CKD services in line with the local and National agenda
•Develop and review systems to ensure good communication and team effectiveness
•Engage users and carers in the development of Community Renal services where appropriate
• Participate in audit where appropriate.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 0800-1600
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Ria Taylor, Clinical Matron at maria.taylor13@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
