NHS Scotland
Advanced Nurse Practitioner Team Lead - Renal
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Permanent Renal Pre-operative Day Care Nurse Role
About the Organisation
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions. The organisation delivers:
- Acute hospital care
- Primary and community healthcare
- Mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, with a broader regional impact covering 2.2 million.
About the Role
You will provide direct patient care for renal patients requiring pre-operative assessment before surgery and/or anaesthesia, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Key Displays of the Role
- Assess and support patients in the pre-operative phase within the renal pathway.
- Work across renal, anaesthetic, and theatre teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Undertake technical aspects of care, including:
- History taking
- ECG recording and interpretation
- Blood test ordering
- Venepuncture
Additional Responsibilities
- Devise and implement evidence-based care plans.
- Contribute to the development of an innovative renal service and advanced clinical practice.
- Provide support to patients with renal transplants/access, including tunnelled catheters and AV fistulas (desirable experience).
Critical Committee & Travel
All roles are assessed for sponsorship eligibility under current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where applicable.
- Duration of Role: Permanent
- Working Hours: 36 hours (full-time) or 18 hours (part-time)
- Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Renal Service
- Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
- Salary: Pro Rata for part-time arrangements
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** Responsibilities**
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for renal patients on the pre-operative pathway.
- Collaborate with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to maintain high care standards.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop tailored care plans based on evidence.
- Support patients through surgery, anaesthesia, and recovery with renal, anaesthetic, and theatre teams.
- Perform technical procedures, including ECG recording and interpretation, venepuncture, and blood test ordering.
- Contribute to service development and advanced clinical practice within renal care.
Requirements
** essential Qualifications & Experience**
- Registered Nurse (with the NMC).
- Post-registration clinical experience, particularly in renal-related nursing (desirable).
- Proficiency in ECG recording and venepuncture.
- Continuing professional development (CPD) commitment.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in renal, theatre, surgical, or anaesthetic settings.
- Experience managing renal transplants (including tunnelled catheters and AV fistulas).
Education & Development
You will receive supported clinical development within the service, with access to advanced practice courses via Glasgow Caledonian University, including:
- Clinical Assessment
- Preparing to Advance Practice
- Pre-operative Assessment Module
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What We Offer
Benefits
- Annual Leave: Minimum 27 days (plus public holidays, increasing with service).
- Pension Scheme: Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme (with life insurance benefits).
- Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice car allowance scheme.
- Career Development: Access to bursaries, e-learning and classroom training.
- Wellbeing: Confidential support programmes (counselling, psychological therapies).
- Discounts: NHS member discounts on products/services.
- Flexibility: Commitment to work-life balance and flexible working arrangements where possible.
Express an Interest
Interested candidates are invited to apply.
For further information, contact: Franny Reston, Interim Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Team Lead (ANP), QEUH 📞 0141 452 3761
Indications for Applicants
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Diversity, Equality, and Flexibility
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and remains committed to diversity and equality.
- Forces-Friendly Employer (Armageddon Forces Covenant signatory).
- Supports applications from Armed Forces Community members, recognising lifelong skills and experience.
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