Job summary
Home Dialysis Specialist Nurse Band hours per week - Permanent
Working throughout North Cumbria the Home Dialysis Team aim to provide high quality, individualised care to those requiring either peritoneal or home haemodialysis.
The main duties of this post revolve around the delivery of specialised nursing care to patients requiring home dialysis treatment.
Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care within the remit of the service aiming to reduce morbidity / mortality.
Provision of specialist nursing advice to patients and other members of the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure appropriate treatment and care is delivered to the patient at all times.
Main duties of the job
Play an integral role in the delivery of care to patients with chronic renal impairment.
Ensure continuing day to day provision of specialist care and guidance.
Act in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.
Perform / request blood investigations where necessary, with consultant authorisation as required. Analyse results and seek advice from medical staff, making recommendations for change in treatment where appropriate.
Exercise good clinical judgment appropriate to level of competence, experience and skills
Assess and interpret conditions relating to the care of patients with chronic renal impairment and identify appropriate clinical situations requiring medical practitioner input.
Work with other multidisciplinary team members in delivering an evidence based approach to management of patients on dialysis.
Review patient's nutritional status with renal dietitians, referring as required.
Ensure nursing care delivered is evidence based, evaluating and implementing new ideas and development.
Ensure use of effective manual handling procedures.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
262-A
Job locations
Wigton Hospital
Cross Lane
Wigton
CA7 9DD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered nurse with current registration
* ENB136 or equivalent
* ENB998 or equivalent
Desirable
* Further relevant postgraduate development to diploma equivalent.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* All aspects of renal / nephrology nursing
* Teaching within a health care setting
* CAPD and APD
* Continuing professional development with portfolio.
* Relevant experience of the care of patients requiring renal replacement therapies
* Current developments within nursing
* Budget management
* Risk management
* Quality issues
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills
* Able to work within a team or independently
* Competent in cannulation, drug administration, taking blood
* Computer literate, able to work with databases and spreadsheets
* Analytical skills - information and problem solving
* Time management skills
* Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
Desirable
* Organisational skills
Other Requirements
Essential
* Flexible approach working patterns
* Able to travel independently around N Cumbria as required
Desirable
* Current driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered nurse with current registration
* ENB136 or equivalent
* ENB998 or equivalent
Desirable
* Further relevant postgraduate development to diploma equivalent.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* All aspects of renal / nephrology nursing
* Teaching within a health care setting
* CAPD and APD
* Continuing professional development with portfolio.
* Relevant experience of the care of patients requiring renal replacement therapies
* Current developments within nursing
* Budget management
* Risk management
* Quality issues
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills
* Able to work within a team or independently
* Competent in cannulation, drug administration, taking blood
* Computer literate, able to work with databases and spreadsheets
* Analytical skills - information and problem solving
* Time management skills
* Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
Desirable
* Organisational skills
Other Requirements
Essential
* Flexible approach working patterns
* Able to travel independently around N Cumbria as required
Desirable
* Current driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wigton Hospital
Cross Lane
Wigton
CA7 9DD
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Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wigton Hospital
Cross Lane
Wigton
CA7 9DD
Employer's website
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