Band 6 Renal Clinical Practice Educator/VA Specialist Nurse in London

Are you an experienced renal nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your specialist clinical, education and leadership skills? We at the Royal Free Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Renal Clinical Practice Educator / Vascular Access Specialist Nurse to join our renal team in this innovative Band 6 role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about high-quality renal care, vascular access, education and staff development, and who is keen to progress their clinical practice towards an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) role. This unique hybrid role combines specialist clinical practice with clinical education and workforce development. You will work closely with the Senior Clinical Practice Educator (CPE) and Senior Vascular Access Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to promote high standards of evidence-based renal nursing practice and support the development of a skilled, confident and competent renal workforce.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will provide a visible clinical and educational resource to renal nursing teams, with a particular focus on haemodialysis vascular access, including:
• Vascular access assessment and surveillance.
• Cannulation and development of safe cannulation practice.
• Vascular access care and management.
• Recognition of vascular access complications and appropriate escalation.
• Providing specialist advice within their level of competence.
• Supporting staff to develop and maintain clinical competencies.

Alongside specialist clinical responsibilities, they will contribute to the delivery of education programmes, competency assessment, bedside teaching, coaching and practice development. They will also have opportunities to contribute to audit, quality improvement and the implementation of evidence-based practice, helping to identify areas for improvement and translate learning into meaningful changes in patient care.

Person specification:

Education and professional qualifications:

• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification.
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty (renal course or equivalent).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in vascular access and haemodialysis practice.
• Master’s degree or working towards.
• Advanced assessment skills or working towards.
• Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake.

Experience:

• Substantial post-registration experience in area of renal specialty (HD/CPE/VA) including nurse led clinics.
• Experience of assessing clinical competence and supporting staff to achieve and maintain required competencies.
• Current experience in leading or promoting good practice in cannulation/IPC.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous experience of research and audit.
• Undertaken nurse led clinics.

Skills and Aptitudes:

• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills.
• Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management.
• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty.
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams.
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard.
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence.
• Expert specialist skills for the post.
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines.
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance.

Personal qualities and attributes:

• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach.
• Evidence of proven, ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues.
• Diplomatic and calm.
• To be flexible and approachable.