Kidney care Nurse - Band 6

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  • Reading
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 hours ago
Holistically care for own group of patients with CKD stage 4/5 preparing them psychologically & physically for renal replacement therapy.This involves educating patients and families on all methods of renal replacement following the patient through the decision regarding renal replacement. Working closely with haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis & transplant teams to ensure knowledge & practice is up to date.Supporting the patient in the in & out patient setting - this will involve clinic & home visits.Own patient case load.Working within the wider Home therapy team on occasionsAnaemia Management of Kidney Care patients.Main duties of the jobTrouble shoot patients phone problems liaising with doctorsAttend low clearance clinic and support doctors. Act as patients advocate where appropriate.Review patient notes following clinic and actionAttend audits and action resultsDiscuss pre dialysis patients at weekly MDT meetingRefer patients to members of MDTOrganise and see own group of patients for Pre Dialysis education and assessment in both hospital and home environment.Ensure that patients are seen for education within a timely fashionMaintain contact with patients and their families towards end of life and make homes visits where necessary ensuring a log is kept for home visits for future auditing purposes.Work autonomously and with all members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriateTake responsibility for own professional developmentShow evidence of effective time managementOwn patient case loadAbout usReading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.Our values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum.ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number193-7378338NCGJob locationsRoyal BerkshireLondon RoiadReadingRG1 5ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationEssential
  • Registered Staff Nurse
  • Evidence of Leadership/Management
Desirable
  • Specialised in Renal
ExperienceEssential
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Renal
  • Must have recent clinical experience in speciality area
  • Experience in mentoring, facilitation, teaching, assessing, coaching
  • Experience of Leadership/Management and Speciality Development.
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent clinical skills in speciality
  • Demonstrates excellent team-working
  • Car driving licence and access to a car
  • Good IT Skills
Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationEssential
  • Registered Staff Nurse
  • Evidence of Leadership/Management
Desirable
  • Specialised in Renal
ExperienceEssential
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Renal
  • Must have recent clinical experience in speciality area
  • Experience in mentoring, facilitation, teaching, assessing, coaching
  • Experience of Leadership/Management and Speciality Development.
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent clinical skills in speciality
  • Demonstrates excellent team-working
  • Car driving licence and access to a car
  • Good IT Skills

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