Renal Dialysis Assistant | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated Dialysis Nurse to join their friendly team. This role requires minimum 12 months of haemodialysis experience and a compassionate approach to patient care. The selected candidate will support the nursing team in providing comprehensive dialysis treatment and document patient care. Benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme and 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days. Interviews will be conducted in person only, and this position may close early due to high application volumes.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months haemodialysis experience.
• Experience as a Health Care Assistant focusing on patient care.
• Capable of conducting patient observations pre/post dialysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team in clinical settings.
• Conduct patient observations and connect patients to machines.
• Document patient care and manage phone enquiries.

Skills

Haemodialysis experience

Patient care

Proficiency in English

Compassionate approach

Education

GCSE education

NVQ3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

• 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 changing , 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.
• Escort 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.

For further information about working for our Trust please visit:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage.
• 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 Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at (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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026