Job Description Band 3: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum Contract Type : Permanent Hours: Full time and part time available Job Purpose: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a form of renal home therapy which is undertaken by patients in their homes. Our service covers areas in Hampshire, Wiltshire, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight. Whilst most of the PD patients are able to perform their own PD, some require assistance with setting up their automated PD machines (APD), connecting and disconnecting to APD, and performing manual drains or CAPD (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis). The post holder will be supported by the PD senior nursing team to develop and practice within the Renal and Transplant Care Group to provide patient-centred quality care to patients who receive PD as a renal replacement therapy at home. The post holder will also support the renal service across the region through the transportation of items such as consumables, blood specimens, and other necessary items in addition to other activities required by the service. This will encompass the development of skills ensuring patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives, and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with our Trust values. Under the supervision of a registered health care professional, the post holder will assist the healthcare team with the provision of clinical care for patients on PD at home. Always ensuring that you act within your sphere of competence. Provide a range of clinical support, as required, to agreed individuals in a highly efficient manner. Work with those you support to develop a collaborative working partnership, which positively contributes to their overall efficiency and role performance. The post holder will: Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust. Deliver excellent levels of customer service to all patients/visitors and staff at the Trust. Develop effective ways of working and create strong partnerships and relationships with all stakeholders to support the implementation of the Government’s policies on Health. Develop an organisational culture that fosters collaborative working among all staff groups, to ensure a focused commitment to delivering quality services and outcomes. Act as an advocate for the Trust & its contribution to the Health Service arena through creating effective partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Comply with corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust. Support the Trust culture of collaborative, flexible cross-team working and commitment to delivering quality services and outcomes, which support the Government’s policies on public health. If your employment is to a post that requires you to be registered with a professional body, the continuation of your employment is conditional upon you continuing to be registered with the appropriate professional body. The Trust will require evidence of current registration. In compliance with the Trust's practices and procedures associated with the control of infection, you are required to: Adhere to Trust Infection Control Policies always assuring compliance with all defined infection control standards. Conduct hand hygiene in accordance with Trust policy, challenging those around you that do not. Challenge poor practice that could lead to the transmission of infection. Proactively, meaningfully and consistently demonstrate the Trust Values in your every day practice, decision making and interactions with patients and colleagues. For additional information, please see attached Job description