Paediatric Haemodialysis Specialist Practitioner AdvancedinSouthamptoninSouthamptonPUBLISHED MON 6 JAN 2025
While primarily responsible for the unit's operations, the practitioner will also ensure high training standards among staff and contribute to the expansion of the service. The unit currently operates three days a week but aims to extend to six days. The Trust emphasises professional development, offers flexible working, and provides numerous employee benefits, including at least 35 days of paid holiday and a pension scheme, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified applicants keen on advancing their careers in paediatric healthcare.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are looking for highly motivated, experienced Paediatric Haemodialysis nurse to lead our Paediatric Haemodialysis Unit here at UHS. This individual needs excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit along with highly specialist haemodialysis knowledge and skills.
The Paediatric Haemodialysis Specialist practitioner will have primary responsibility for the provision of Haemodialysis for paediatric patients at UHS, practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team. They will be responsible for leading the nursing team to provide the safe therapeutic management of paediatric Haemodialysis patients.
The post holder will be the identified key worker for the paediatric haemodialysis patient caseload to co-ordinate/oversee therapeutic treatment and care. We look forward to working with a dynamic, passionate individual who can bring expertise and leadership skills to the role and develop the service.
The Paediatric Haemodialysis Unit is based on G4 SUN ward and cares for children undergoing Chronic Haemodialysis from across the Wessex region including the Channel Islands. It is currently open 3 days per week from 8am-8pm however we are hoping to expand this to a 6 days/week service.
About us
Main duties of the job additional:
We are a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team and we are invested in supporting all our staff to explore further education and professional development that will accelerate your progress, providing you with key skills and a broad perspective to enhance your future career. Southamptons Childrens Hospital is a great investment in your future.
This is a permanent post but will consider secondments.
Working for your organisation:
Within the site also sits our tertiary level 3 medical and surgical neonatal unit.
Our specialist paediatric consultants, nurses and wider healthcare teams offer a wide range of diagnosis, treatment and support facilities for children and their parents.The Childrens Hospital offers many learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to with support from ward based Clinical Facilitators and a central Paediatric Education Team.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
ABOUT THE TEAMThe Paediatric Haemodialysis Unit is based on G4 SUN ward and cares for children undergoing Chronic Haemodialysis from across the Wessex region including the Channel Islands. It is currently open 3 days per week from 8am-8pm however we are hoping to expand this to a 6 days/week service. Working closely with G4 ward leader they will ensure staff are trained to a high standard to provide this highly specialist skill, ensuring there is rotation of staff from the inpatient ward to the haemodialysis unit.
WHAT YOULL DO
The post holder has primary responsibility for the provision of Haemodialysis for paediatric patients at UHS, practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will be responsible for leading a team to provide the safe therapeutic management of a haemodialysis patients.
The post holder will be the identified key worker for a patient/client caseload to co-ordinate/oversee therapeutic treatment and care.
The post holder will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.
The post holder will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care, with responsibility for leading practitioner-led care initiatives.
The post holder is a role model for all and will contribute effectively to inter-professional team working.
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