Registered Nurse - Haemodialysis

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated renal nurse. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care within a supportive team. Flexible cover for shifts at other sites may be required. Benefits include an NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and various employee support programs. Interviews for this role will be conducted in person only, and no remote options are available.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from various providers

Qualifications

• No previous dialysis experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Personal responsibility for infection control compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-focused care.
• Maintain accurate written records of nursing care.
• Promote positive relationships among staff.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Initiative

Education

Interest in renal nursing

Job description

Overview

This post is a key role in the renal nursing team at Harrogate. The successful candidate will deliver high quality, evidence‑based, personalised care in a multi‑disciplinary environment. The position requires excellent communication, leadership and initiative skills. No previous dialysis experience is required – comprehensive training will be provided and you should have an interest in renal nursing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of patient‑focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient.
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures.

Education and Training

Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive training package for dialysis nursing, as well as ongoing support from the renal nursing team and the Renal Clinical Educator. You will be based at Harrogate, but flexible cover for occasional shifts at York or Easingwold may be required.

Our unit operates Monday to Saturday from 06:30 am to 00:00 pm (closed on Sundays). The role includes limited out‑of‑hour on‑call service as required.

Interview Details

Interviews for this position will be held in person only. Remote interviews will not be available.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
• For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.