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Home Therapies Peritoneal Renal Specialist Nurse
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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Boston, MA (In Person)
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Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Part time- 18.75 hours per week (Mon
- Fri but flexible working required) Job ref 405-26-NM282REN Employer Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Dorset County Hospital Town Dorchester Salary £39,959
- £48,117 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/06/2026 23:59 Employer heading
Home Therapies Peritoneal Renal Specialist Nurse NHS AfC:
Band 6 Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers For more information on our wonderful Trust search Join DCHFT and for more information on the benefits of working at DCHFT search DCHFT Staff Benefits For help with completing an application search DCHFT Our Recruitment Process Job overview A rare & exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic qualified nurse with renal experience to join our expanding, dynamic team of renal specialist nurses. The role requires someone able to support the existing & expanding home therapies with skills & experience in Peritoneal dialysis. The role is varied & involves working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide the highest quality innovative care. You must be flexible in your approach to work; this includes travelling between hospital sites to deliver nurse led clinics and visiting patients at home. Access to a car and possession of a clean driving license is essential to the post. You will need to be able to work flexible hours to ensure the requirements of the service are covered. This clinical nurse specialist role has delegated responsibility for the case management of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Patients within the Trust, including assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care and setting standards of quality care. Previous renal experience essential and peritoneal dialysis would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be supported to develop the necessary skills within the role. The Trust has an excellent educational programme supporting personal development in autonomous practice including working towards Advanced Practitioner roles. Main duties of the job The role is varied in managing the care of patients from decision to undertake PD as a preferred method of Renal Replacement Therapy.This includes:
Educating patients and families, assessing their home for suitability and working with MDT to get any adaptations made. Organising and aiding best practice regarding Catheter placement, care post op. Training patient and support person how to carry out Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) and Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD), in hospital and at home. Coordinate & manage the treatment of patients with peritonitis. Organise and run clinics to review patient's treatment, carry out tests, follow up and act upon results to ensure adequacy of dialysis is maintained as well as general well-being and carry out routine procedures e.g. line changes. Act in an advisory capacity to provide support and advice to patients, support person, and nursing staff to ensure that dialysis is carried out safely. Teaching nursing staff to carry out CAPD to assist patients who become unwell and are admitted for acute treatment. Teaching to a group of individuals with differing learning abilities To develop practice according to standards and best practice guidelines To work autonomously with a patient group coordinating patient need with other members of the MDT To value & embrace ongoing education for patients & within the wider MDT. To communicate effectively with all areas of the health care disciplines Working for our organisation At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them. Right to Work in theUK:
This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Person specificationEDUCATION, QUALIFICATION S & TRAINING
Essential criteria Registered Nurse Relevant Speciality course Educated to degree level Desirable criteria Teaching / assessor qualificationKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria Previous experience within the speciality Experience at senior staff nurse level Ability to demonstrate up to date experience and depth of knowledge and clinical competence Desirable criteria An awareness of Trust Policies including renal NSF, clinical governance, data protection etc Demonstrate ability and experience in change management/ clinical developments.SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential criteria Able to demonstrate team management skills with an understanding of the leadership role. Ability to act on own initiative with evidence of sound decision making abilities. IT skills Desirable criteria Recent experience within acute Renal setting and competent with dialysis skills. Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Able to demonstrate an active role in teaching. Our Mission Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our Vision Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. Our Values Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare. Trust Strategy | Dorset County Hospital (dchft.nhs.uk)PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required. The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly. Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion. You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Band 6 Peritoneal Dialysis Specialist Nurse- JD & PS ( PDF , 760.
- Vascular & Metabolic Email address kathleen.