Renal Dialysis Assistant

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Harrogate is seeking a compassionate individual to join its Renal team. The role involves providing specialized nursing care to dialysis patients, requiring prior haemodialysis experience and excellent communication skills. You will assist registered nurses in delivering comprehensive patient care while being part of a supportive and dedicated team. A full training package is provided, and opportunities for professional development are available within the organization.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday increasing to 33 days

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 12 months haemodialysis experience is required.
• Knowledge of care procedures and clinical observations.
• Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide care within agreed competencies under direction of a registered nurse.
• Conduct patient observations and monitor throughout treatment.
• Assist in comprehensive dialysis treatment and manage patient documentation.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Ability to form effective working relationships

Compassionate approach to patient care

Experience in health care

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team as part of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Renal services, which also includes a satellite unit at Easingwold and a second satellite unit in Harrogate.

We are a friendly, forward-thinking service and have a track record for developing and implementing new ideas, which improve the lives of dialysis patients.

We are looking for an individual with drive, enthusiasm and an ability to form effective working relationships.

Dialysis is a specialised but very rewarding form of nursing, so if you are keen to learn new skills and enjoy working in a team then this could be the job for you.

You would be based at Harrogate but may occasionally be asked to cover shifts at Easingwold or York. A comprehensive training package is provided for all new staff.

Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months haemodialysis experience.

Responsibilities

• To support the team in the clinic area and to provide care within agreed competencies, as per instructed by a registered nurse - prepare, restore and maintain areas, equipment and clinical supplies in readiness for dialysis.
• Conduct patient observations pre/post dialysis (blood pressure, weight). Prepare patients for dialysis programme machines and connect patients to commence treatment, as directed by qualified personnel.
• Monitor throughout treatment reporting changes, incidents and patient feedback to responsible nurse.
• Follow dialysis, complete discontinuation procedures, including wash back and removal of needles.
• Assisting registered nurses in providing comprehensive dialysis treatment.
• Preparing, restoring, and maintaining clinical areas and equipment.
• Monitoring and stocking consumable supplies to ensure smooth operation.
• Escorting patients to and from the clinical area.
• Contributing to patient documentation and managing phone enquiries.
• Providing hands‑on care under supervision, including preparing patients for dialysis, monitoring during treatment, and assisting with post‑dialysis care.
• GCSE education and NVQ3 in Health and Social Care.
• At least two years of experience as a Health Care Assistant, with a focus on high‑level patient care.
• Proficiency in English and working knowledge of MS Office.
• A compassionate and diligent approach to patient care.

Qualifications

Experience & Knowledge Required (Essential)

• Previous experience working and communicating with the public in a health/social care/educational setting
• Minimum 12 months previous haemodialysis experience

Education, Qualifications and Training (Essential)

• Base level of theoretical knowledge
• Attend renal specific training and complete required competencies within 6 months of commencement of post
• L2 Functional/Key skills
• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
• Short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties
• Completion of a competency based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3

Desirable

• A minimum of C grade GCSE or equivalent, in English and Maths

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 generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully
• 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

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 419-7654813-RDA-MY

Job location: Harrogate Renal Unit
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX

Supplementary Information

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust: Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Harrogate Renal Unit
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX

Employer website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk