Staff Nurse – Dialysis Assessment Unit

Job Summary

Are you a registered nurse looking for a new challenge? If so, this is an ideal opportunity for you to join our dialysis team at the Dialysis Assessment Unit.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for patient assessments, training, discharge to home or transition to self‑care or shared care.
• Prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard.
• Work closely with the multi‑disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process.
• Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre‑registration students.
• Participate fully in a structured competency‑based programme, as required.
• Take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team on a shift basis, ensuring effective team management and maintenance of high standards of quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse – 2 years experience post NMC registration.
• Haemodialysis experience – minimum 5 years dialysis experience.
• Passion for patient education and in‑home therapies.
• Ability to empower patients and train them to achieve independence.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Working Hours

The unit operates 6 days a week – Monday to Saturday 06:45‑20:15.

Benefits

• Training to become competent in haemodialysis.
• Development opportunities and a supportive management structure.
• Band 5 pay rate and clear clinical pathways for professional development.

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