Job summary
We are excited to recruit an Inpatient Peritoneal Dialysis Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Renal Services Team. This newly created role will focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to inpatients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD), including those requiring unplanned renal replacement therapy.
As a key member of the renal multidisciplinary team (MDT), the Inpatient Peritoneal Dialysis CNS will provide expert clinical intervention to support patients, enhance care pathways, and reduce hospital admissions. The role will involve:
Attending board rounds with the inpatient MDT to proactively identify and manage PD patients.
Providing early clinical intervention to optimise care and shorten hospital stays.
Delivering an outreach service to PD patients admitted to non-renal specialist wards.
Working closely with the Renal Assessment Unit (RAU) to prevent unnecessary inpatient admissions
You will also collaborate with both the Renal Accelerated Kidney Care Clinic (AKCC) and the RAU to ensure a seamless service for patients exploring renal replacement therapy options. This includes supporting patients who are unsure about their renal supportive care pathway and educating them about PD as a treatment choice. Additionally, for patients requiring unplanned renal replacement therapy, you will play a vital role in assessing their suitability for peritoneal dialysis as a first-line treatment.
Main duties of the job
Beyond direct patient care, the Inpatient PD CNS will be instrumental in staff development and education, providing specialist training, mentorship, and clinical support to nurses and multidisciplinary staff managing PD patients. You will ensure continuity of care, uphold high standards of clinical practice, and empower patients and staff through knowledge-sharing, education, and collaboration.
The post holder will also take on a leadership role in coordinating and supervising a small team of clinical staff, fostering a multi-disciplinary, supportive, and learning-focused environment. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and documentation, ensuring all activities align with legislation, policies, and best practices
This post will be of potential interest to staff who are working at Band 6 or 7, and have experience of working in peritoneal dialysis in either inpatient or outpatient services, and wish to progress and apply their expertise in a stimulating clinical environment.We can offer strong support for development within an expert team, you will be supported by the expertise of both the peritoneal dialysis and Renal Teams in your new role.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse
- oSpecialist course in Renal Medicine
Desirable
- oPreparation for Mentorship course or equivalent or working towards
- oBSc or working towards management and leadership
Experience
Essential
- oPost registration experience demonstrable skills within Peritoneal Dialysis and an acute renal setting.
- oExperience in assessing managing, and troubleshooting PD complications, including peritonitis, catheter dysfunction and fluid imbalance.
- oExperience in supporting unplanned renal replacement therapy patients and promoting PD as a first - line treatment .
- oPersonal and people development
- oExperience in educating and mentoring nursing staff, junior doctors and allied health professionals on PD care
Desirable
- oExperience in leading quality improvement initiatives and implementing best practices in PD
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of current NHS strategies, policies, and initiatives relating to peritoneal dialysis.
- oIs aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
Desirable
- oAwareness of current innovations and advancements in peritoneal dialysis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse
- oSpecialist course in Renal Medicine
Desirable
- oPreparation for Mentorship course or equivalent or working towards
- oBSc or working towards management and leadership
Experience
Essential
- oPost registration experience demonstrable skills within Peritoneal Dialysis and an acute renal setting.
- oExperience in assessing managing, and troubleshooting PD complications, including peritonitis, catheter dysfunction and fluid imbalance.
- oExperience in supporting unplanned renal replacement therapy patients and promoting PD as a first - line treatment .
- oPersonal and people development
- oExperience in educating and mentoring nursing staff, junior doctors and allied health professionals on PD care
Desirable
- oExperience in leading quality improvement initiatives and implementing best practices in PD
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of current NHS strategies, policies, and initiatives relating to peritoneal dialysis.
- oIs aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
Desirable
- oAwareness of current innovations and advancements in peritoneal dialysis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
