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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
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What you will do:
You will be responsible for recruiting, training and maintaining patients on home haemodialysis, ensuring patient and carer are proficient in all aspects
Provide and/or solicit ongoing expert professional and clinical advice to patients and carers established on home haemodialysis
To act as a resource on issues relating to home haemodialysis for other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To be a role model demonstrating developed knowledge and skills relating to home haemodialysis in an effective and efficient manner
You will also assist in providing specialist education, advice and support to patients, relatives and carers and to the multidisciplinary team, acting as a contact for hospital and community.
Undertake clinical audit and research to meet the requirements of the home haemodialysis service.
You will have responsibility and accountability for maintaining both clinical and staff governance
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
- Qualified RGN with extensive experience of haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration.
- Understanding of home haemodialysis specific machines
- Educated to degree level.
- Desirable – post registration qualification in renal nursing and non-medical prescriber.
- Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description and person specification
- Post holder will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Demonstrate high level specialist clinical knowledge and skill equivalent to post graduate diploma level, by formal or informal learning and practical experience.
- Working knowledge of Ayrshire and Arran’s policies and procedures.
- Ability to keep relevant skills / knowledge updated and documented.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Be able to supervise and provide a mentorship role to home haemodialysis staff nurse and assistant practitioner as well as students and junior staff.
- A commitment to lifelong learning and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional development.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Fiona McFadyen via email: fiona.mcfadyen@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or 01563 827548
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