Transplant Nursing Associate

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Dorchester is seeking a Transplant Nursing Associate to assist registered nurses in delivering high-quality patient-centered care. This role enables the successful candidate to help ensure education and timely referrals for transplant. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of one year of experience in renal with haemodialysis skills and hold an NVQ level 3 qualification. Salary ranges from £27,485 to £30,162 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate skills in teaching and education of junior staff or patients.
• Basic keyboard and IT skills.
• Experience working within a renal setting.

Responsibilities

• Obtain requested specimens and order routine bloods/investigations as directed.
• Act as a link between patients, nurses and MDT members.
• Triage patient concerns and elevate accordingly.

Skills

Full understanding of the role and its limitations

Minimum one year experience in renal with haemodialysis skills

Effective verbal and written skills

Experience and competency in cannulation and venepuncture

Education

NVQ level 3

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Transplant Nursing Associate

The closing date is 01 January 2026

A strategic objective of the Renal Operational Delivery Networks (ODN) is to increase to 40% of the Living Kidney Donors (LKD) to be pre‑emptive, a positive step in preventing the need for individuals to commence renal replacement therapy.

The role of the Band 4 will be new to the team assisting the registered nurses in providing high quality patient‑centred care. This role will be vital in helping to ensure that all patients receive education & timely referral for transplant.

Main duties of the job

Renal knowledge & experience is desirable but not essential for the successful candidate as they will undertake a range of skilled procedures relevant to the clinical sphere after receiving relevant training and competency assessments have been completed. The role will include but is not limited to:

• Obtain requested specimens and order routine bloods/investigations as directed by senior members of the team
• Able to triage patient concerns, phone calls and elevate accordingly
• Act as a link between patients, nurses and MDT members.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

• NVQ level 3
• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Social Care

Skills & abilities

• Full understanding of the role and its limitations as stated in the job description.
• Minimum one year experience in renal with haemodialysis skills.
• Evidence of ability to practice as an assistant practitioner
• Knowledge & understanding of all forms of renal replacement therapy
• A basic understanding of immunosuppression therapy
• Ability to contribute to the development of junior staff
• Effective verbal and written skills
• Able to assist the registered nurse in health promotion
• Experience and competency in cannulation and venepuncture
• Able to handle and support complex cases, medication compliance, patients with special needs

Experience

• Can demonstrate skills and experience relating to the teaching/education of junior staff or patients.
• Basic keyboard and IT skills
• Experience working within a renal setting.

Personal Attributes

• Communicates well and can respond to patients needs with respect and empathy.
• Works well within a team and without direct supervision.
• Able to work flexibly within a busy environment.
• Able to work under the direction of the Renal Nurse Specialists and if appropriate other members of the Renal Team.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
• Evidence of an area of special interest.
• Knowledge of clinical audit
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
• Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills

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.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Pro Rata Per Annum