Staff Nurse - Renal Dialysis

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Liverpool seeks a dedicated Band 5 nurse to join a team providing specialist outpatient care to dialysis-dependent patients. The ideal candidate should have a nursing qualification and current NMC registration, with a strong commitment to patient care and teamwork. Responsibilities include assessing and monitoring patients, liaising with healthcare teams, and maintaining high standards of nursing practice. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical nursing experience as a student or a registered nurse.
• Post‑registration qualification in a relevant specialty.
• Appropriate UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients before dialysis.
• Monitor patients during treatment.
• Deliver prescribed IV medication via dialysis machine.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Supportive of colleagues

Ability to work in changing environments

Committed to high standards of patient care

Good written and verbal communication skills

Education

BSc in Nursing or equivalent Diploma in Nursing

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 nurse to join a dynamic, motivated team of renal nurses who deliver a high standard of specialist outpatient care. You will be working in a friendly and supportive environment providing comprehensive care and support to dialysis‑dependent patients on our Dialysis outreach team.

Shift Details

Outreach team runs 7:00 – 19:30 Monday to Saturday, plus 12:00 – 18:00 on Sundays. The team is based on 7C/HDU and 7B.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients before dialysis.
• Calculate and set the dialysis prescription on the dialysis machine.
• Use ANTT technique as per Trust protocol.
• Access vascular access and commence dialysis treatment.
• Deliver prescribed IV medication via dialysis machine.
• Monitor patients during treatment.
• Troubleshoot alarms during treatment.
• Discontinue and disconnect the patient at the end of dialysis.
• Document treatment on CyberREN and other Trust systems.
• Clean the dialysis area as per Trust protocol.
• Prioritise patients based on clinical urgency.
• Support early discharge by ensuring outpatient dialysis is appropriately arranged.
• Contribute to reducing inpatient stay through proactive renal management.
• Maintain clear communication between the renal unit, ward staff, bed managers and the nephrology team.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team (nephrologist, pharmacists, dietitians, vascular access specialist nurses).
• Take responsibility and accountability for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
• Undertake delegated tasks from the ward sister/charge nurse.
• After successful completion of the Foundation gateway, take charge of a ward/department for a span of duty.

Core Competencies

• Supportive of colleagues.
• Ability to work in changing environments.
• Committed to high standards of patient care.
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
• Maintain personal and professional development.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Criteria

• Recent clinical nursing experience as a student or a registered nurse.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• BSc in Nursing (or equivalent Diploma in Nursing).
• Post‑registration qualification in a relevant specialty.
• Appropriate UK professional registration.

Desirable Criteria

• Basic IT skills, including e‑mail and word processing.
• Sound clinical nursing knowledge and a good understanding of nursing issues and clinical governance.
• Experience within a relevant clinical setting.
• Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment.
• Evidence of working with learners (pre‑registration or student nurses).
• Practice Assessor / Practice Supervisor training.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. We value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from under‑represented groups, including black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBTQ+, disabled, male and age 16‑24.

Immigration and Sponsorship

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are unable to offer right‑to‑work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 per annum. Only applicants who meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close vacancies when we have received a sufficient number of applications.