Renal Staff Nurse | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Nottingham seeks a motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join a dynamic nursing team on the Dialysis Unit. You will perform haemodialysis therapy, manage patient care, and lead the team as required. Ideal candidates will possess a Band 5 qualification and have experience with dialysis. This role offers opportunities for personal development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in healthcare. Closing date for applications is 28 Dec 2025.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Diverse working environment

Qualifications

• Dialysis experience desirable for specialised unit.
• Ability to work with both trained and untrained nurses.
• Commitment to work in different unit areas when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform haemodialysis therapy and patient-focused care.
• Lead the team to ensure smooth operation of the unit.
• Assess patients' needs and develop care programs.

Skills

Haemodialysis patient care

Team leadership

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Band 5 Staff Nurse qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse required to join a proactive dynamic nursing team on the Dialysis Unit at City Hospital Campus. As part of your role you may be asked to work with both inpatients and outpatients and may at times be asked to cover other satellite areas at Kingsmill and Ilkeston Hospitals during staff shortages.

Responsibilities

• Perform haemodialysis therapy and patient‑focused care related to it.
• Work within a team and act as a team leader when required to ensure smooth running of the unit and manage problems.
• Assess patients each time they come for treatment, including fluid assessment and find effective solutions to their problems.
• Liaise with doctors, patients, families, outside agencies, other wards, and colleagues regarding patient care requirements.
• Provide health teaching and support to patients about their condition, dialysis access care, and diet.
• Liaise with staff in other dialysis centres regarding patient transfers.
• Help and train new members of staff.
• Assess care needs of patients and develop a programme of care to evaluate and amend as needed.
• Carry out relevant forms of direct and indirect patient care without direct supervision.
• Regularly take charge of the clinical area in absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.
• Utilise and integrate evidence into practice.

Qualifications and Experience

• Band 5 Staff Nurse qualification.
• Dialysis experience desirable; suitable for specialised unit.
• Ability to work with both trained and untrained nurses supporting haemodialysis patient care.
• Commitment to working with both inpatients and outpatients, and covering other satellite areas when needed.

About Us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Benefits

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We believe in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

Diversity & Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.