Registered Nurse - Haemodialysis

The Methodist Church in Britain; Easingwold; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday (rising to 33)

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

York Renal Services is seeking a Band 5 nurse to join the haemodialysis team at Easingwold Satellite Renal Unit. The role focuses on patient-centred nursing care, including assessment, planning, documentation and communication with patients and carers.

The unit has 10 stations, operates six days a week, with occasional shifts at York or Harrogate and limited out-of-hours on-call. Renal nursing interest is required; pre-registered nurses may apply.

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse, Level 1 or 2.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-focused care in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Keep a safe and clean working environment.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, keeping accurate written records.
• Communicate with patients and carers so they have appropriate information.
• Build positive working relationships with all staff involved in patient care.
• Act in line with the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Work on other wards or departments when service demands require.
• Take personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies.
• Take part in education and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Infection control

NMC registration (nurses)

Job description

This Band 5 post sits in the nurse-led haemodialysis team at Easingwold Satellite Renal Unit, part of York Renal Services. The work centres on patient-focused nursing care, including assessment, planning and evaluation, accurate record keeping, and communication with patients and carers. The 10-station unit is open six days a week, with occasional cover at York or Harrogate and limited out-of-hours on-call. Dialysis experience is not needed, but an interest in renal nursing is, and pre-registered nurses may apply.

What the job involves

• Deliver patient-focused care in line with Trust policies and procedures
• Keep a safe and clean working environment
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, keeping accurate written records
• Communicate with patients and carers so they have appropriate information
• Build positive working relationships with all staff involved in patient care
• Act in line with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Work on other wards or departments when service demands require
• Take personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies
• Take part in education and training

What’s required

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse, Level 1 or 2

Skills & knowledge

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Committed to working with people and able to work as part of a team
• Interest in renal nursing

Other

• Willingness to undergo training as necessary

What’s offered

• NHS Pension Scheme, with retirement benefits and a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days, depending on NHS Trust service
• Paid and unpaid emergency and planned leave
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance