Job overview
Location: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.
Role: Band 5 Staff Nurse – Renal (up to 37.5 hours per week).
Contract: Permanent.
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata).
Job reference: 262-A-26-7963158-A.
Hours: Full‑time or Part‑time, 37.5 hours per week (sunday on‑call rota may be required alongside a band 6).
Shift patterns: 3 × 12.5 hour shift or 2 × 12.5 hour shift plus 6.0/6.5 hour shift depending on service requirements.
Closing date: 15/06/2026 23:59.
Main duties of the job
The haemodialysis unit in Carlisle consists of 14 stations caring for chronic haemodialysis patients and those with acute onset of renal failure. We also have a satellite unit based in Whitehaven with 11 stations, which may be asked to cover for sickness and annual leave.
Team members will deliver haemodialysis care, manage patients, monitor clinical parameters, provide patient education, support clinical staff and participate in multidisciplinary teams.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with active registration.
* Teaching qualification or equivalent.
Experience
* Student nurse or general nursing in the NHS or equivalent.
* Renal or dialysis nursing experience.
* Experience supporting students.
Knowledge
* Needs of a person with chronic renal failure.
* NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
* Continuing professional development and portfolio maintenance.
* Local PCPI agenda.
* Budgetary awareness.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Ability to work as a team member without close supervision.
* Developed communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
* IT skills.
Other requirements
* Flexible approach to working patterns.
* Willingness to develop by expansion of the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service
The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required. DBS costs will be deducted from salary as indicated.
Employer certification / accreditation
Applicants must hold an appropriate UK professional registration.
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