Job Description

Plans and delivers care and investigations to renal patients using competent skills in such areas as venepuncture, cannulation, administration of intravenous drugs, ECGs. Co-ordinates clinic activity and reviews patient care needs within the department, supporting the Healthcare Assistants running clinics. Interprets test results accurately leading to appropriate actions and referrals to the multidisciplinary team as appropriate. Is actively involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care with a flexible approach, involving all members of the multidisciplinary health care team thus promoting patient-centred care.



Provide follow-up care via phone, for patients and carers, keeping them informed and supporting them while at home. Provides emotional and psychological support to patients and families coping with diagnosis and life-changing decisions on renal treatment and dialysis, referring to other professionals and agencies as needed. Enables patients and their families to understand renal failure and its treatment, and to gain access to further psycho-social support as required. Takes nursing lead in the care of patient groups with specific needs, such as people with a kidney transplant, vasculitis, diabetes, renal anaemia, etc, monitoring their test results and clinic follow-up by phone and in nurse-led clinics.



Gives pre and post-procedure care to renal outpatients attending day procedures and intravenous infusions, monitoring and acting on their vital signs, escalating as indicated to the medical team. Actively participates as an effective team member, contributing to the efficient running of the department. Able to transfer patients between departments safely and appropriately according to Trust guidelines and internal operating policies, e.g. managing day case conversions to inpatient care safely.



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