Band 4 Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Associate
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Associate to join a dynamic, motivated team of renal nurses who deliver a high standard of specialist care to outpatients attending for kidney dialysis treatment.
You will work in a friendly and supportive environment and will be supported and trained under the supervision of our experienced renal team. We currently have 24 stations running 3 shifts a day (07:00 – midnight) Monday to Saturdays. The unit is closed on Sundays. Applicants will work a mix of shifts including short and long days and twilight shifts.
Qualifications
* Completed Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma (or equivalent); if not holding Level 5 Health & Social Care Diploma or Nurse Associate qualification, must undertake Level 5 Assistant Practitioner diploma (or equivalent).
* International Dialysis Technician qualification accepted.
* Minimum 12 months experience in a hospital setting, with experience in acute patient care.
Responsibilities
* Deliver therapeutic renal replacement therapy to patients as required within set protocols and within the scope of the Dialysis Assistant remit.
* Perform patient assessment (under supervision and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner), plan and deliver high standards of care.
* Develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans, utilising models, protocols, practical and theoretical knowledge.
* Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care; initiate renal replacement therapies as appropriate to patients' individual needs.
* Evaluate and assess patient's vascular access for dialysis.
* Administer anticoagulants as part of Renal Replacement Therapy.
* Maintain vascular access whilst in operation, during and concluding renal replacement therapy. Observe for signs of infection and report to the registered nurse or appropriate medical team. Ensure relevant information is documented.
Full training will be given.
This advert closes on Friday 22 May 2026.
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