Lead Therapy Specialist Nurse

- Home Therapies

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of dialysis patients? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Therapy Specialist Nurse to join our dedicated team and lead our home therapies team here at Fresenius Medical Care.

This role is full time, 37.5hrs a week, working variable hours between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.  

This is a field-based role where extensive travel will be required; therefore, you must hold a valid, full UK driving licence. Our head office is based in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire.

What can we offer you?

A competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience, alongside this we offer a wealth of other benefits listed below:

• Company Car
• Bonus scheme – Based on completion of KPI’s and yearly objectives
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
• Health Shield - Company paid health cash plan
• Long Service Vouchers  
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development
• bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP's and Counsellors
• iChoose – Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts
• Blue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK.  We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics.  

We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers, and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

Lead Therapy Specialist Nurse posts will be subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Career with a purpose

We offer an opportunity to create and deliver treatments that save and change lives for the better. We’ll support your ongoing development. And you’ll be part of a dedicated team of people who inspire each other to create the best possible healthcare outcomes each and every day.

Inclusion and diversity

Joining Fresenius Medical Care means becoming part of a team that values diversity. We embrace the wealth of different backgrounds, cultures, experiences and opinions that make up our workforce and strive to create an inclusive atmosphere in which all our employees feel valued.

Stability

Developing innovative products and continuously improving our renal therapies made us the clear market leader in the production of hemodialysis machines, with sustainable, profitable growth . This position provides our 125000 employees with the stability and security they need to help improve the lives of our patients.

Learning and development

We offer participation in programs at world-class business schools, leadership development, regular training for our nurses, health care professionals and manufacturing staff and digital access to high-quality educational content for all employees worldwide 24/7.

Local benefits

Our employees enjoy both local and global opportunities for growth and personal fulfilment. We offer local benefits designed to suit the requirements of the respective country and place of work to create ideal conditions everywhere.

Work-life balance

We want to empower people to deliver better care. Therefore, we promote a better work-life balance through flexible working hours, part-time models, the possibility to work from home, and more.

• Lead a team of skilled therapy nurse specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Support the generation of new business and maintenance of existing business through the delivery of agreed clinical and product education, training and support across the Fresenius Medical Care portfolio.

• Liaise with the relevant NHS Trust other healthcare professionals regarding patient’s suitability for 1:1/Group training.
• Conduct training sessions for patients and their families/carers on home dialysis procedures, ensuring they feel confident and empowered to manage their therapy independently.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of care, conducting regular assessments and implementing quality improvement initiatives.

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• Be an NMC Registered General Nurse with extensive renal experience.
• Have extensive experience in dialysis nursing, ideally with a focus on home therapies.
• Have current strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Be an excellent communicator and have great interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on the latest advancements in dialysis care.