Staff Nurse | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Band 5 named nurse to work with patients undergoing renal replacement therapy at home. The role includes training patients and conducting adequate checks to ensure patient safety. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and a valid driving license for home visits. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in renal/haemodialysis is desirable.
• Valid driving license for home visits required.
• Willingness to undertake training for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the named nurse role for patients undergoing renal replacement therapy.
• Train patients on Peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis.
• Carry out adequacy tests for Peritoneal dialysis patients.
• Conduct regular home visits as a car driver.
• Ensure adherence to trust policies and guidelines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team or independently

Proactive attitude

Desire to deliver high standard of care

Flexible working considerations

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 named nurse to work with patients undergoing renal replacement therapy at home. Previous experience in renal/haemodialysis is desirable but not essential, as full in-house training and support will be given. The team you will be joining is dedicated to training of both staff and patients.

Undertaking adequacy tests/training/refreshers to ensure patient safety at home undertaking their treatment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the named nurse role for patients undergoing renal replacement therapy at home.
• Training patients on both Peritoneal dialysis (CAPD & APD) and haemodialysis (Nx Stage machine/5008s), ensuring a high standard of care is maintained throughout.
• Carrying out adequacy tests including PET/UKM for Peritoneal dialysis patients.
• Working as part of a team within the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Undertake home visits regularly; being a car driver is essential.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of others.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient use of clinical, physical and financial resources.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• A positive and proactive attitude.
• A desire to deliver a high standard of care to chronically ill patients.
• Flexible working will be considered.
• A valid driving license and ability to undertake regular home visits.

About the Strategy and Values

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence. We will embed health equality in all we do, taking active steps to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare. Our strategy is underpinned by new values: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Additional role details

Undertake the named nurse role for patients undergoing renal replacement therapy at home. Responsible for the teaching, implementation and evaluation of their treatment for a group of patients out in the community. Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. Act as a clinical and professional role model. Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of others. Responsible for the effective and efficient use of clinical, physical and financial resources.

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025