Band 6
Main area
Specialist Community Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave)
Hours
Full time hours per week (Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London))
Job ref
UB-RB-Y
Site
St Helier
Town
Carshalton
Salary
£44,485 - £52,521 Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/02/2026 23:59
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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced peritoneal dialysis/renal nurse to come work with us
This is for a 12 months fixed term position and during this time you will become apart of our team. The role will be based in the community, as this is a home-based therapy. You will be supporting our patients in the comfort of their own homes, dealing with issues they may experience due to their dialysis. We will ensure you are equipped to train patients at home, to undertake post training follow ups and support our more vulnerable patients that require regular visits. There may be times where you will be required to work inhouse, to support the team with clinics which we run 4 times a week alongside our consultants. You will carry out routine procedures such as, exit site dressings, PET's, adequacies and line changes as per unit protocol. You will also assess patients' suitability for Peritoneal Dialysis as their choice of therapy.
Main duties of the job
To have responsibility for the following aspects of care and management:
The post holder has delegated continuing responsibility for the management of the clinical areas in the CAPD unit.
They will provide clinical leadership to the nursing team in the absence of the Unit Manager.
They will lead the nursing team in the provision of safe and effective clinical practice and enhance the patient's experience.
The post holder will ensure continuity, sharing of ideas and the settings of standards of care.
Information and feedback will be shared to empower patients and members of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder must possess fundamental management and facilitation skill in order to coordinate and supervise the activity/management of the staff, promote multidisciplinary working and foster a supportive learning environment in the absence of the manager.
Working for our organisation
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Specialist Community Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse NMC
* Nursing Degree level 6
* Renal Trained Nurse with Peritoneal dialysis experence
Desirable criteria
* Level 6 degree or above
* Mentorship/SSSA course
* Management Course
Essential
Essential criteria
* Has full UK driving licence & willing to use own car
* Venepuncture & Cannulation
* Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
Desirable criteria
* Anaemia management
* Quality improvement & auditing experience
Your recruitment team
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Your application
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References
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
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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.