Job summary
Continuous expansion in our Renal Home Therapies (RHT) programmes requires appropriate & skilled workforce. We aim to provide the best care and keep patients safe at home. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate renal nurse. This role will enhance your knowledge, skills and experience both in Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) & Home Haemodialysis (HHD) and gain management experience. You will have opportunities to work autonomously and collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

A skilled renal nurse with substantive renal experience (passionate for teaching and excellent communication skills), in possession of a relevant specialist and recognised renal course and able to travel/make use of public transport for home/community visits are the essentials.

You will have the opportunity to work both in PD and HHD - gaining the knowledge, skills and expertise - a truly enriching experience.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out planned care and training for a group of patients without direct supervision.
• To coordinate the PD and HHD training program based at Home Therapies training unit and/or satellite units and external companies.
• Plan, organize and deploy patients into the PD and HHD training program according to suitability.
• Prioritize and manage patient workload as per referral of patients in liaison with the Head nurse Use initiative where training targets are not being met, discuss with Head Nurse, Home therapies team at earliest opportunity and agree revised action plans.
• Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested. Liaise with the dietician, counsellor, technical services, transplant team and refer to patient seminars as appropriate.
• To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence based practice.
• Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the specialty as advised by the senior home therapies team.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Details
Date posted: 25 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year pa inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-MIC-2268
Job locations: Hammersmith Hospital, London, W12 0HS, United Kingdom

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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development demonstrating advanced assessment skills
• Relevant specialist course
• Relevant post registration renal course (ENB 136/ or equivalent )

Desirable

• Graduate BSC/MSC
• Teaching Qualification (ENB 998/Slice or equivalent experience)

Experience
Essential

• Renal experience (> 6months)
• Extensive experience both in PD and in HHD - acute and chronic.
• Experienced, competent, knowledgeable and skilled in handling dialysis machines, e.g., Claria APD, NxStage HHD machine, etc.

Desirable

• Previous work experience in PD or Home HD
• Experience of being a Team Leader / Deputy In charg

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential

• Organization and management skills.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Ability to conduct and lead the PD / HHD training program
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet the needs of both training programs.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to perform clinical activities to an advanced level with advanced assessment skills.
• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs. IT skills including use of email and office packages.

Desirable

• Knowledge of budget management
• Knowledge of rostering
• Knowledge of Health & Safety management
• Phlebotomist
• Cannulation

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).

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.