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Job Overview
Home Therapies Specialist Nurse BCUHB West
This is an exciting opportunity to join the BCUHB Ysbyty Gwynedd Home Dialysis team, responsible for haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients in the area.
You will join a motivated nursing team working closely with a multidisciplinary team in the renal unit at Bangor & Alltwen.
The role involves training and supervising home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients, both in the Renal Unit and at their homes. The specialist nurse will provide care and supervision for a caseload of home dialysis patients, working within the Renal Unit MDT.
Our patients are closely monitored at home and in joint clinics with consultants. The role includes assessing fluid status, dialysis adequacy, access, technique, general well-being, equipment, blood results, and water quality. Training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
* Clinical duties
* Clinical Governance
* Audit and Research
* Communication
* Financial Management
* Leadership and Management
* Training and Education
The team works together to maintain and expand the home dialysis service. Welsh language skills are desirable; applicants speaking Welsh and/or English are welcome.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation committed to caring. We offer excellent benefits, training, career development, flexible working, and a focus on work-life balance.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Full details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification or via the “Apply now” link in Trac.
* Support increasing self-care and home dialysis among patients
* Train and support patients in dialysis tasks
* Implement training programs emphasizing patient empowerment
* Educate patients on their condition, medication, diet, and quality of life
* Share best practices across BCUHB
Person Specification
Essential:
* NMC Registered
* Renal Experience
* Renal Course
* Home Dialysis Experience
Desirable:
* Experience of change management
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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