Registered Nurse - Haemodialysis | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their Nurse-led Haemodialysis Team in Harrogate. This 30-hour permanent position offers an opportunity to provide high-standard nursing care to patients with chronic kidney disease. No prior dialysis experience is needed as comprehensive training will be provided. The successful nurse will demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills while being flexible to cover shifts at different locations if necessary. Enjoy a range of benefits including NHS pension and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure and exercise initiative.
• No previous dialysis experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of patient-focused care.
• Communicate with patients and carers effectively.
• Undertake duties on different wards as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Interest in renal nursing

Education

Pre-registration nursing qualification

Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN

Job description

We are looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly Nurse‑led Haemodialysis Team at Harrogate Satellite Renal Unit.

This is a 30‑hour per week permanent position.

Harrogate Satellite Unit is an 8‑station Haemodialysis Unit caring for patients with chronic kidney disease. We are part of York Renal Services which also has a main unit at York Hospital and a satellite unit in Easingwold.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who demonstrates excellent communication, leadership skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

No previous dialysis experience is required – a comprehensive training package will be provided. Ongoing support will be given by other members of the nursing team and the Renal Clinical Educator.

Although based at Harrogate, the successful candidate must be flexible to cover occasional shifts at York or Easingwold if needed. The role also requires participation in the limited out‑of‑hours on‑call service as required.

Our unit is open Monday to Saturday 06:30 am – 12:00 am, closed on Sundays.

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

Qualifications and requirements

• Pre‑registration nursing qualification acceptable, or currently in the final year of nursing training
• Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN
• Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and exercise initiative
• Interest in renal nursing and willingness to undertake comprehensive training

Additional Information

• Interviews will be held in person only – remote interviews not available
• If you want your application considered for secondment, secure agreement from your line manager beforehand
• This post may become Permanent at the end of the Fixed Term/Secondment
• Occasional shifts at York or Easingwold may be required

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety 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
• Extensive 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.

Values

Across our organisation, people are guided by values co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. We aim to develop a workforce truly representative of our communities and welcome applications from everyone. Working with our Staff Networks—including Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks—helps us increase applications from diverse backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

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