Home Dialysis Specialist Nurse
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Home Dialysis Specialist Nurse
The closing date is 15 November 2026
Job summary
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. Key responsibilities include:
- 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.
Main duties of the job
Your Main duties of the role will include:
- Clinical duties
- Clinical Governance
- Audit and Research
- Communication
- Financial Management
- Leadership and Management
- 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.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-NMR658-1026
Job locations
Renal Unit, Glan Clwyd Hospital
Sarn Lane
Rhyl
LL18 5UJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
- To support the BCUHB in increasing the number of patients undertaking self-care and home based dialysis.
- To train and support patients to perform a range of tasks relating to their dialysis according to individual ability.
- To implement a training program that will change the culture of staff and patient education and define the nursing and medical role to emphasise patient empowerment and self-care.
- To enhance education of the medical condition including the role of dialysis, medication, diet and oral fluid restriction, as well as the impact of the illness on quality of life.
- To provide a consistent approach and share best practice across BCUHB.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
- To support the BCUHB in increasing the number of patients undertaking self-care and home based dialysis.
- To train and support patients to perform a range of tasks relating to their dialysis according to individual ability.
- To implement a training program that will change the culture of staff and patient education and define the nursing and medical role to emphasise patient empowerment and self-care.
- To enhance education of the medical condition including the role of dialysis, medication, diet and oral fluid restriction, as well as the impact of the illness on quality of life.
- To provide a consistent approach and share best practice across BCUHB.
Person Specification
NMC Registered
Essential
- NMC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Renal Experience
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Renal Course
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Renal Course
Home Dialysis Expereience
Essential
- Home Dialysis Expereience
Desirable
- Home Dialysis Knowledge
Experience of change management
Desirable
- Experience of change management
NMC Registered
Essential
- NMC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Renal Experience
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Renal Course
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Renal Course
Home Dialysis Expereience
Essential
- Home Dialysis Expereience
Desirable
- Home Dialysis Knowledge
Experience of change management
Desirable
- Experience of change management
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Renal Unit, Glan Clwyd Hospital
Sarn Lane
Rhyl
LL18 5UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Renal Unit, Glan Clwyd Hospital
Sarn Lane
Rhyl
LL18 5UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Acute Medical Matron
Andrew Brady
03000844175
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-NMR658-1026
Job locations
Renal Unit, Glan Clwyd Hospital
Sarn Lane
Rhyl
LL18 5UJ
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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