Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse - Peritoneal Dialysis

Continuous expansion in our Renal Home Therapies (RHT) programmes requires appropriate & skilled workforce. We aim to provide the best care and keep patients safe at home.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse who will manage complex PD cases, involving expert patient care, team leadership, education, quality improvement, audits and managing complications like peritonitis and working across acute / community settings.

You will function autonomously as a PD expert, acting as a clinical and professional resource; will deliver direct patient care whilst managing, leading, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice ensuring that clear communication and organisation within the PD Team is maintained; and will have opportunities to work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Have experience of working in PD in either inpatient or outpatient services? If you wish to progress and apply your expertise in a stimulating clinical environment, we will offer strong support for your development within an expert Team.

A full UK driving licence as well as an experienced, competent and skilled in handling Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) machines: Claria & Harmony machines is desirable.

• Ensure high standards of patient care at all times challenging and ensuring others challenge poor practise, in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.

In collaboration with senior members of the Divisional team provide assurance that the standards set out in the relevant Nursing & Midwifery strategy and direction of Nursing & Midwifery for the Trust are delivered at ward level.

Ensure nursing practices comply with Trust procedural documents.

To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the Team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong.

Lead the teaching, supervision and continuous assessment of all learners, delegating as appropriate. Provide a quality learning environment for all staff including medical and others.

Ensure all mandatory study days are attended and that accurate records are maintained.

Monitor and supervise performance of all staff, identifying and actioning specific training needs, delegating as appropriate.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or

membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sally Punzalan Job title: Head Nurse RHT Email address: sally.punzalan@nhs.net Telephone number: 02033136607