Liver Transplant Coordinator - Hampstead, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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Hampstead, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Main duties of the job:

This rewarding role requires an experienced registered nurse who has significant experience in an acute nursing role.

Hepatology, organ donation, transplant or liver transplant nursing experience may be an advantage but it is not essential, more important is enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and the ability to work autonomously, acting as an advocate for patients within the multi-disciplinary team.

Key day time duties include:

Physical, psychological and social patient assessment and management of pre transplant patients.
Patient and family education in areas such as transplant process, medication management and long term health promotion.
In patient and out patient post transplant follow up, providing patient assessment, management and education.
Participation in multi disciplinary team meetings, audit, assisting in research projects, staff education and undertaking adhoc projects as required.

You will also participate in a 24 hour on call rota.

When on call you will be working closely with donor and transplant teams nationwide to facilitate life saving liver transplants for patients.

You will be the key point of contact for the patient, the donor teams and the surgical, medical, ward, theatre and support teams within the Royal Free.

After a period of induction you will work autonomously to organise these transplants which often occur out of hours and at short notice.

Working for our organisation:

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts.

Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.

From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification:

Royal Free World Class Values:

Essential criteria:

Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

1 st Level Registered Nurse
Undergraduate degree or willingness to work towards
Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable criteria:

Advanced assessment skills

Experience:

Essential criteria:

Substantial postregistration experience in area of speciality
Previous experience of research and audit
Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
Counseling skills and experience
Participation in service development / change

Desirable criteria:

Undertaken nurse led clinics

Skills & Aptitudes:

Essential criteria:

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

Personal Qualities/Attributes:

Essential criteria:

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
Pragmatic and sensitive to the needs of others

Others:

Essential criteria:

Ability to work flexibly within scope of role
Ability to meet on call commitment

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