Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team as part of York Hospitals Trust's Renal services, which also includes a satellite unit at Easingwold and a second satellite unit in Harrogate. We are a friendly, forward-thinking service with a track record for developing and implementing new ideas to improve the lives of dialysis patients. We are looking for individuals with drive, enthusiasm and the ability to form effective working relationships. Dialysis is a specialised but rewarding form of nursing; if you are keen to learn new skills and enjoy working in a team, this could be the job for you. You would be based at York but may occasionally cover shifts at Easingwold or Harrogate. A comprehensive training package is provided for all new staff. We also provide an in-patient on-call service. Both full and part-time vacancies are available. We welcome applications from Pre-Reg Nurses.
For further information on working for our Trust please visit the Trust's page. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust: across our organisation, people are guided by values we co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone while working with our Staff Networks to increase the number of applications from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible, please contact yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. We will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment where possible; please discuss any requirements with the recruiting manager named in this advert. This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025.
Responsibilities
* Providing Haemodialysis treatment for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
* Management of complications of CKD e.g. anaemia and renal bone disease.
* Patient education and promotion regarding life with a chronic illness.
* Psychological care of patients and families.
* Taking bloods and gathering data on a monthly basis to analyse adequacy of dialysis treatment.
* Coordination of patients.
* Identification of individuals who would benefit from training for home-based dialysis.
* Maintain a high standard of patient-focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures.
* Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
* Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
* Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
* Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient.
* Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
* Undertake duties on different wards/departments as required by service demands.
* Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
* Education and Training.
Requirements/Qualifications
* Pre-Reg Nurse applications are welcome.
* Current NMC registration (PIN) must be valid; inaccuracies may affect progression.
* Willingness to learn new skills and work as part of a team in a dialysis setting.
* Ability to cover shifts at different sites as required.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including retirement benefits, a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* Various types of paid and unpaid leave for emergencies and planned leave.
* Confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for personal, work, family and relationship issues.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Learning and development opportunities and staff discounts across a range of providers.
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