Transplant Nursing Associate | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dorchester is seeking a Band 4 role to assist registered nurses in providing high-quality patient-centered care. The successful candidate will help with obtaining specimens, triaging patient concerns, and acting as a link between patients and medical staff. Knowledge in renal care is beneficial yet not mandatory, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates eager to make a difference. The organization's inclusive environment welcomes applications from all under-represented groups.

Qualifications

• Renal knowledge & experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to triage patient concerns and escalate accordingly.
• Act as a link between patients, nurses, and MDT members.

Responsibilities

• Obtain requested specimens and order routine bloods/investigations.
• Assist registered nurses in providing high-quality patient-centered care.
• Ensure patients receive education & timely referral for transplant.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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 the senior members of the team
• Able to triage patients concerns, phone calls and escalates accordingly
• Act as a link between patients, nurses and MDT members.

Values & Culture

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.

Application Requirements

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.

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.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

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.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026