Paediatric Dialysis Nurse Specialist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	27 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	29 March 2026
Location:	Manchester, M139WL
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7821043/349-MCH-7821043

Summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse looking for a rewarding career in paediatric nephrology care? The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital invites you to join our esteemed Paediatric Dialysis Nursing Team. As part of one of the largest paediatric dialysis services in the UK, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children with chronic and acute conditions.

In this dynamic role, you will provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages, managing home haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and incentre haemodialysis. Your expertise and compassion will ensure that our young patients receive the highest quality of care both in hospital and in the comfort of their own homes.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic nurses who are eager to learn and grow within our supportive team. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are essential, as you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised care plans.

If you are a dedicated nurse ready to take on this challenging and fulfilling role, we would love to hear from you. Join us at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and become a vital part of a team that truly makes a difference. Apply now to be a part of our mission to provide exceptional paediatric care!





To facilitate renal replacement therapy on paediatric patients with end-stage kidney disease at home and in hospital by providing a training programme, continual support and monitoring. To work closely and cross cover all renal replacement modalities, including peritoneal dialysis, incentre haemodialysis and home haemodialysis.

The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment and management of the client group. S/he will monitor and improve standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. S/he will actively contribute to the clinical governance processes within the service. This role requires flexibility in order to meet the needs of the entire dialysis service.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

As a dialysis nurse specialist you will be expected to work across the whole dialysis service providing a high standard of care.

Competencies will be achieved in peritoneal dialysis home haemodialysis and incentre haemodialysis.

Day to day work will vary according to the needs of the dialysis service, this requires flexibility and adaptability and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

Delivering high standards of care for all dialysis patients

Training patients and their families in all modalities of dialysis

Conducting home assessments and home visits including supporting first dialysis sessions at home

Reviewing data and optimising dialysis regimes

Preparing for reviews and clinics

Participating in clinics with MDT and leading on nurse led clinics

Participation in local and national study days

Training ward staff

Autonomous working within a nurse led environment

Community networking and collaborative working



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.


This advert closes on Sunday 15 Mar 2026

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