Clinical Nurse Specialist - Peritoneal Dialysis Team
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £47,951 to £56,863 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Clinical practice To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times. To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team. To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate. To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives. To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered. To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand. To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff. To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area. To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards. To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings. To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle. To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy. To manage own caseload under supervision. To attend all relevant Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and actively contribute. To follow-up patients as appropriate and ensure all relevant information is available to enable patients to make an informed choice about their treatment. To liaise with local community, social services, paramedics and voluntary organisations regarding current service availability. To participate in the development of appropriate patient group directives to facilitate best practice. To be responsible for running appropriate nurse-led clinics To respond appropriately to deteriorating patients within their own homes and escalate to emergency services in the community as appropriate.