Home Dialysis Specialist Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Glan Clwyd Hospital in Wales is seeking a Home Therapies Specialist Nurse to lead home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis care. You will train, educate and supervise patients, and manage a caseload with specialist assessments and clinical monitoring both in the Renal Unit and at patients’ homes.

You will work within a motivated renal team, supported by joint consultant nephrologist and nurse-led clinics, to ensure safe, effective treatment delivery and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with valid NMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and monitoring patients' fluid status and overall clinical condition.
• Evaluating dialysis adequacy and treatment effectiveness.
• Monitoring dialysis access, dialysis techniques and adherence to treatment plans.
• Supporting patients' physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing while adapting to dialysis at home.
• Overseeing dialysis equipment and treatment.
• Monitoring blood results and haemodialysis water quality.
• Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and promote independence.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient monitoring

Home dialysis

Team collaboration

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Home Dialysis Team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. The team provides specialist care and support for patients receiving home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis across the region. You will become part of a highly motivated and supportive nursing team, working closely with a multidisciplinary renal team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The role involves the training, education and ongoing supervision of patients undertaking home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, both within the Renal Unit and in their own homes. As a Home Therapies Specialist Nurse, you will manage a caseload of home dialysis patients, providing specialist assessment, clinical monitoring and support. Patients are reviewed regularly within their home environment and through joint consultant nephrologist and nurse-led clinics, ensuring safe and effective treatment delivery.

• Assessing and monitoring patients' fluid status and overall clinical condition.
• Evaluating dialysis adequacy and treatment effectiveness.
• Monitoring dialysis access, dialysis techniques and adherence to treatment plans.
• Supporting patients' physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing while adapting to dialysis at home.
• Overseeing dialysis equipment and treatment.
• Monitoring blood results and haemodialysis water quality.
• Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and promote independence.

Your Main duties of the role will include:

1. Clinical duties
2. Clinical Governance
3. Audit and Research
4. Communication
5. Financial Management
6. Leadership and Management
7. Training and Education

The posts are an opportunity to join a small but close team who work together to enable the maintenance of the existing home dialysis population and expansion of the service for home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis Patients.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.