Advanced Kidney Care Specialist Nurse in Liverpool

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Nephrology Nurse specialising in advanced kidney care (secondment). The post holder will work alongside the current multi-disciplinary team to provide expert clinical nursing support in conservative management for patients with advanced kidney disease. The post will also provide additional support for the immunosuppression team. Advanced kidney care experience is essential for this role.

Candidates should be committed to the provision of a high quality standard of patient care, be highly motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team (General Manager, Lead Clinician, Matron, Service Manager etc.) and will work collaboratively to develop services and quality of care delivered.

The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering "highly specialist service advice" which will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group / speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. They will lead the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development for staff within the speciality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform specialist assessment of patients' nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills.
• Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation.
• Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality).
• Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
• Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.
• Recognise changes in patients' condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
• Lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, in the delivery of high standards of patient care.
• Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in-depth specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers/relatives.
• Provide leadership to the team of nurse specialists and work with the matron to develop new roles/ways of working.

The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.