Community Nurse

Location: Upton

Community Nurse Peritoneal Dialysis Dorset BH & DT Postcodes | £40,840  Paid Mileage | 5-Day Working Week | Full Specialist Training Are you a Registered Nurse looking for more time with your patients and the opportunity to deliver genuinely personalised care? If youre ready to step away from the pressures of a busy ward or want to develop your career within specialist community nursing, this could be an excellent move.

Were recruiting for a Community Nurse to join a rapidly growing specialist healthcare provider, delivering peritoneal dialysis care to patients in their own homes across the BH and DT postcode areas of Dorset. Previous renal or dialysis experience is not essential. Youll receive comprehensive specialist training and ongoing support from an experienced renal team, making this a fantastic opportunity for an RGN looking to develop a new clinical specialism.

Why This Role?

This is community nursing built around quality over quantity. Rather than managing a busy ward or constantly moving between competing priorities, youll work with patients on a one-to-one basis in their own homes, giving you the time and autonomy to deliver the standard of care you were trained to provide. Youll build genuine relationships with your patients, support their independence and see the long-term impact your care has on their quality of life.

Whats on Offer? £40,840 annual salary Paid mileage Structured 5-day working week 31 days annual leave plus your birthday off Private pension Performance-related bonuses Comprehensive specialist training in peritoneal dialysis Ongoing support from an experienced renal and clinical team Opportunity to develop specialist skills within a growing area of community healthcare

The Role As a Community Nurse, youll provide specialist peritoneal dialysis care to patients across the BH and DT postcode areas, supporting them to receive safe, effective treatment without having to regularly attend hospital. Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) and Manual Peritoneal Dialysis Connecting and disconnecting dialysis equipment during home visits Monitoring patients and supporting the safe delivery of treatment Educating and supporting patients and their families Working closely with hospital renal units and wider multidisciplinary teams Maintaining accurate clinical documentation Promoting patient independence, dignity and confidence in managing care at home

What Were Looking For To be considered, youll need:
Registered General Nurse (RGN) qualification Active NMC registration Minimum 2 years post-registration nursing experience Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the BH and DT postcode areas Confidence working autonomously and managing your own workload Strong communication and patient education skills A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care No previous peritoneal dialysis experience? No problem. If youre an experienced RGN with the right clinical foundations and attitude, full specialist training will be provided.

Community experience is also welcomed but is not essential. Ready for a Change? If youre looking for a nursing role where you can spend more meaningful time with your patients, develop specialist clinical skills and deliver care in an environment where patients feel most comfortable their own home wed love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Sam on for a confidential conversation and further information.