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Job summary

Main area
Renal
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-2370KCH
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Town
Canterbury
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/02/2026 23:59

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Specialist Nurse (Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) & Home Haemodialysis (HHD)

Band 6

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a experienced registered nurse looking to expand their skills in renal replacement therapies .  You will be learn how to deliver peritoneal dialysis and  haemodialysis to our home dialysis cohort .   This post is for  37.5 hours a week based in Kent and Canterbury hospital 

The working times are 08:00 till 16:00 Monday to Friday or 08:00-18:00 Four Days a week . These times may change due to service needs

We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, have a kind and caring attitude towards patients and colleagues and can be a positive team member. Within this role you will be looking after patients who have a chronic condition who require peritoneal dialysis or haemodialysis treatment at home

We will provide the in-house training you require to safely carry out your role in  both renal replacement therapies . This includes specific dialysis training and further development opportunities within your role. You will have a Band 7  as a mentor  and a Band 6 Specialist Nurse for peer support 

The main duties of this role include providing care and support to peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis patients . This will include undertaking patients clinical assessments which includes  fluid status,  treatment prescriptions, anaemia, transplant and diabetes management.

 The post holder will be expected to do clinics across East and West Kent as-well as training and support to patients at home so will need to have a UK driving license.

Main duties of the job

To assist with management of the Home dialysis service in partnership with all stakeholders to provide support to both patients and carers.

Excellent patient advocate, who works autonomously due to the complex and diverse clinical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the home dialysis cohort, both as outpatients as well as in-patients .

To confidently deputise for the band 7s, incorporating sound judgement when managing various levels of risk, and reporting to the dialysis matron accordingly. This includes working off site and visiting patients in their homes.

The practitioner will work competently at an enhanced practice level providing care aligned to the four pillars of practice. It is envisaged that 100% of this role will be spent in the clinical area, as part of an agreed job plan.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The main duties of this role include providing care and support to peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis patients . This will include undertaking patients clinical assessments which includes  fluid status,  treatment prescriptions, anaemia, transplant and diabetes management

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds L6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree programme.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within renal (minimum of 2 years dialysis experience)
  • Renal course
  • Current NMC/HCPC registration.
Desirable criteria
  • Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent
  • Member of relevant royal college, professional society

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Significant post graduate healthcare experience, across a range of clinical specialties.
  • Experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within dialysis specialty
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • IT skills relevant to digital healthcare and role
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching and facilitation skills

Professional Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care
  • Can work autonomously with good organisational skills
  • Motivated with promoting and advocating for patients
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate knowledge of change management and impact.
  • Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
  • Commitment to equity and diversity
  • Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
  • Upholds and role models the Trust values
  • UK Driving license

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sally Krause
Job title
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01227 864011
Additional information

Paula Debling 01227 783025

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