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Main area
Renal Haemodialysis
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 24 hours per week
Job ref
344-6109KCH
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Buckland Hospital
Town
Dover
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 Dependent on
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/10/2025 23:59

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Dialysis Nurse

Band 5

Job overview

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nurse to join our Renal team, providing dialysis to 47 patients a week, from Dover and the surrounding area. Ideally the post holder would have experience working in a dialysis unit, however we have a comprehensive training schedule for the right candidate and full training will be given. We currently have a part-time vacancy for a Band 5 Haemodialysis Nurse at the Dover Renal Satellite Unit, the post is for 24 hrs per week. The shifts are from Monday to Saturday long days utilising early and late shifts if required. Part of the role is to be part of the on-call dialysis service which after extensive training is given you will be part of the on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job is to deliver haemodialysis to patients within a nurse led dialysis unit. This role requires you to be able to effectively communicate with multi disciplinary team.

Full training will be provided to be able to  needle dialysis fistulas and access dialysis lines in order to deliver safe and effective dialysis under the guidance of policies and procedures set out by the renal team.  You will need to be able to assess the patients and complete the required documentation as per treatment requirements. You will also be required to administer medication both orally and intravenously as well as request and take blood tests as required. 

Alongside this you will be taught to line and prime dialysis machines to be able to prepare for the patients prior to treatment and also undertake a link nurse role to assist with the delivery of quality care. 

Whilst completing your training you will supernumary for 3 months allowing you to complete your competencies. The renal team also provide in house training to enhance your professional development.

 

 

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.

Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented

Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.

Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.

Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager

Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.

Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.

Clinical

Undertake nursing assessments competently.

Act as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning,

implementing and evaluating their care/dialysis.

Supervise more junior members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care.

Regularly take charge of the ward/unit in the absence of a more senior member

of staff.

Demonstrate leadership in supporting the patient pathway. Act as the patients’ advocate.

Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team

Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges. Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post.

Participate in the renal on call rota once dialysis competency achieved Give intravenous drugs related to haemodialysis as per

 

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • Register Nurse
Desirable criteria
  • Mentor Qualification or ENB 998 Completion of Preceptorship

Clinical skills and experience

Essential criteria
  • Venepuncture Cannulation Basic IT skills Well-developed verbal & written communication skills Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and personal organisation skills
Desirable criteria
  • Cannulation of Arterial/Venous Fistulae/Graft Connection/disconnection of temporary dialysis catheters for dialysis purposes intravenous drugs

Governance

Essential criteria
  • NMC Code of Conduct Essence of Care Clinical Governance
Desirable criteria
  • Local nursing standards National Patient Survey

Personal/professional attributes

Essential criteria
  • Calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively Good interpersonal skills Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem solving skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dominic Modley
Job title
Dialysis Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01304222695
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