[ref. q0884416] London - Staff Nurse - Renal High Dependency Unit | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

apartmentIMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST placeLondon calendar_month 
De Wardener is the renal High Dependency Unit (HDU) , a hybrid ward that specialises in the care of renal patients who require intensive monitoring for highly complex needs. This includes patients who have had a kidney or a kidney and pancreas transplant and patients who require non-invasive ventilatory support such as CPAP, BiPAP and High flow oxygen and/or tracheostomy care and inotropic support .There is also a ‘lines’ room on de Wardener where access for dialysis is inserted under imaging guidance.

(Tunnelled central vascular catheters for haemodialysis and peritoneal catheters.)

As a band 5 nurse you will get to work with world renowned doctors, transplant surgeons and clinical nurse specialists. With our own emergency admission pathway you will be at the forefront of delivering acute medical/surgical care. We will support you to develop advanced assessment and management skills of highly complex acutely unwell patients that will provide a strong foundation to your nursing career.

When joining one of the largest transplant centres in the UK you get to become part of a team at the cutting edge of organ transplantation that is literally transforming lives.

The renal population provides a rich tapestry of medical and surgical conditions that will allow you to hone and develop your nursing skills, some of our nurses have gone on to become nurse practitioners, community dialysis nurses, diabetes nurse specialists and tissue viability nurses.
  • To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision
  • To assist the ward manager in leading the nursing team and deputise in their absence
  • Monitor standards of nursing care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them.
  • To respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.

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.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

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