Specialist Nurse Peritoneal Dialysis Team | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer: Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Salford, M6 8HD
Pay:
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours:
Disability Confident: Yes
Closing Date: 27/06/2026
About this job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified nurse with relevant experience to join the Peritoneal Dialysis team, caring for patients receiving peritoneal dialysis at home.
You will be a proven team player with post-registration renal experience, including experience working at Band 5 level or equivalent. Previous experience caring for patients on peritoneal dialysis would be advantageous.
You will bring evidence of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency partnership working, along with the ability to both influence and embrace change. Well-developed communication skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage patients receiving peritoneal dialysis.
* Initiate and train new patients.
* Provide ongoing support and care to patients and their carers/families.
* Deliver high-quality care to this complex patient group, supporting patients in their homes and in outlying hospitals.
* Provide telephone triage, advice, and consultation.
* Educate and support healthcare professionals, patients, and significant others throughout the patient journey to enhance quality of life.
* Travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs and travel independently.
Qualifications & Experience
* Post-registration renal nursing experience at Band 5 level or equivalent.
* Experience caring for patients on peritoneal dialysis (advantageous).
* Effective communication skills.
* Evidence of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency partnership working.
* Desirable: Non-medical prescribing qualification (training will be provided).
Benefits
* Competitive benefits package.
* Annual leave allowance.
* Flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
* Career progression opportunities within a large NHS trust.
Employment Commitment
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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