RENAL MEDICINE

The renal medicine departments at Ipswich and Colchester Hospital provide a comprehensive service for a wide range of renal pathology including chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndromes and renal failure. Both hospitals have onsite facilities for dialysis.

Ipswich Hospital

The renal medicine team at Ipswich Hospital is made up of 5 consultants, 4 renal specialist nurses, 2 higher speciality trainees with training numbers and 4 IMT, GP trainees and foundation doctors.

There is one 28-bed inpatient ward shared with the diabetes and endocrinology team. There is also a specialised renal unit on site where both the haemodialysis and home therapy teams operate from.

The home therapy team manages both home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. The haemodialysis team (renal specialist nurses) manage the dialysis unit which runs 3 shifts a day; morning, afternoon and twilight. There is also another small unit at Aldeburgh hospital.

Colchester Hospital

The renal medicine team at Colchester Hospital is made up of 4 consultants, 1 trust grade registrar and 4 IMT, GP trainees and foundation doctors.

There is one 29-bed inpatient ward shared with the gastroenterology team. There is also a 3-bed dialysis unit on the ward that is available for use of inpatients. The renal specialist nurses mange this unit.