Kidney care Nurse - Band 6
The closing date is 10 September 2025
Job summary
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 job
Trouble 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 load
About us
Reading 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.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7378338NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire
London Roiad
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire
London Roiad
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
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