Overview
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Job posting date: 02 September 2025. This role is based at Bedford Renal Unit, 2 Napier Road, Elm Industrial Estate, Bedford, MK41 0JW. Band 5, Permanent, Full-time.
Main duties
* The successful candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary renal team, showing willingness to develop skills and knowledge in renal patient care.
* You will rotate between nephrology ward, haemodialysis units, and home therapies based on service needs.
* You will also participate in the Renal On-call service as required.
* The post holder will accurately record clinical observations and patient data to support ongoing care and review.
* You will communicate empathetically with patients and families about assessment, care, and treatment.
About us
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust provides a range of general and specialist services with approximately 6,000 staff. We run the following hospitals:
* The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
* New Queen Elizabeth II, Welwyn Garden City
* Hertford County, Hertford
* Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood
We are committed to a positive work-life balance and flexible working patterns where possible, balanced against service needs.
Details
* Job type: Permanent, Full-time
* Pay band: Band 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
* Location: Bedford Renal Unit, Bedford
Job Description and Person Specification
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding this role. The essential and desirable qualifications and experience are listed below.
Essential qualifications
* Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration
Desirable qualifications
* Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
* Essential: Minimum of six months ward experience as a qualified nurse
* Desirable: Demonstrable haemodialysis experience
Skills and knowledge
* Demonstrate an ability to listen and comprehend
* Propose service developments
* Ability to prioritise and organise workload
* Ability to manage potentially difficult situations
* Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments
* Ability to develop own skills and knowledge
* Physiological assessment of acutely unwell patient
* Patient-focused and committed to a positive hospital experience for patients and relatives/carers
* Awareness of current professional issues
* Ability to support and mentor learners
Disclosure and UK registration
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address: Bedford Renal Unit, 2 Napier Road, Elm Industrial Estate, Bedford, MK41 0JW
Employer’s website: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/
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