Renal Transplant Coordinator

You will provide specialist nursing support to renal transplant recipients during the immediate and early post-transplant period, working closely with the Renal F Floor Team. This will include:

Providing specialist nursing assessment, advice and support to new renal transplant recipients.

Delivering individualised education to patients and their families/carers.Participating in ward rounds (RUF) and supporting patients throughout their inpatient stay.

Reviewing patients in the outpatient setting following discharge, until they transition to the main renal transplant clinic pathway.

Reinforcing education around medicines, adherence, recognition of complications and effective self-management.

Supporting patients to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required to manage their health following transplantation.

Identifying psychological, emotional and social needs and facilitating appropriate support or referral to services including renal psychology and renal social work.

Signposting patients to relevant patient support organisations, including the Sheffield Kidney Patients Association (SAKA).

You will also work collaboratively with the Renal and Living Donor Transplant Coordination Team. Under the supervision of the Lead Nurse/Recipient Coordinator, you will manage a defined caseload of patients undergoing pre-transplant assessment, providing specialist nursing advice, education, coordination and support throughout the pre- and post-transplant pathway.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Education and Qualifications

Desirable: - Counselling Skills

Experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential: - Demonstrate commitment to continuous Professional Development via personal development plans/files.; - Thorough knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct.

Desirable: - Non-medical prescribing or a willingness to undertake.; - Experience of involvement in service development.

Personal Qualities

Essential: - Excellent interpersonal skills.; - Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in both written and spoken word and gain cooperation of others.