Clinical Nurse Specialist (Peritoneal & Renal Community)

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their Renal Community and Peritoneal Dialysis teams. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to provide care in both acute and community settings, focusing on pre-dialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. The ideal candidate should have experience in renal nursing and be committed to patient education and support.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for patients on peritoneal dialysis is desirable.
• Proficient in teaching others.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement specialist renal nursing care programmes.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Participate in clinical audits and research.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Vacancies Clinical Nurse Specialist (Peritoneal and Renal Community)

Role Summary

We are excited to announce a permanent band 6 clinical nurse specialist position with the Renal Community Team (RCT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Team. This is a brand new role within the service!

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and experienced renal nurse to join a close-knit team to provide care in both the acute hospital and the community for our pre-dialysis and peritoneal dialysis population. The role will be split, spending 3 days per week working as a peritoneal dialysis CNS and 2 days per week as a pre-dialysis nurse within the Renal Community team.

The Renal Community team consists of 6 nurse specialists covering North, East, South and West Devon (including Exeter) and South, West and Mid-Somerset. The Peritoneal Dialysis team consists of 1 CNS and 7 band 3s and assistant practitioners.

The successful applicant must have a passion for peritoneal dialysis, they should be dynamic and willing to try new ideas and different ways of working . They will have support from the other Renal Community Nurses and wider Renal MDT to manage their patients and workload. This role requires flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure.

The role includes working within the PD team to train and support both patients and staff, pre-dialysis education with patients, their families and staff in the community and on the renal ward. Hepatitis B vaccination clinics, advanced kidney care clinics, emotional support to patients, liaising with primary care and running nurse-led local clinics. As this role is new, it is therefore subject to regular review and change therefore we need a dynamic individual to join us and develop this role to help enable us to grow our home therapy patient numbers.

Please do get in contact with the team to find out more information, a pre-interview visit/conversation is highly recommended.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are looking for an experienced renal nurse to join the Renal Community and Peritoneal Dialysis teams. Previous experience of caring for people on peritoneal dialysis is desirable, as is an in-depth knowledge of all forms of renal replacement therapies. Experience in teaching others would also be highly sort after.

The successful candidate should be an excellent communicator and approachable. They should beorganised and able to work both independently and part of a team.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• -Assess, develop and implement specialist renal nursing care programmes and provide advice, education, support and care to people with chronic / end stage kidney disease in the community setting.

-Provide specialist advice to primary and secondary care teams.

• -Provide ongoing emotional and psychological support to patients and their families.

-Participate in and evaluate research and clinical audit in relation to specialty to inform and improve future practice

-Provide education, information and advice to patients and their families regarding kidney disease and renal replacement therapy options

-Be proficient in teaching others

-A full driving licence and access to a car daily isessential to this role. Unfortunately we are not able to consider anyone without this.

Working Pattern:Monday - Friday 0800-1600

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Peritoneal and Renal Community)

• Salary Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-63302-10591
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 28 May, 2025
• Job Category Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered