Band 6 Renal Clinical Practice Educator / VA Specialist Nurse

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

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.

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