Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Renal Support Worker

The closing date is 07 July 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to to join our existing and expanding team. The right candidate will be supported with three months supernumerary status to fully develop themselves into a Renal Support Nurse capable of cannulating patients, commencing dialysis, ongoing observation and termination of dialysis. There will also be the opportunity to help support the outpatient renal clinics that we hold alongside the unit.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the commencement, continuing care and termination of dialysis for a group of patients alongside a registered member of staff. They will also be expected to work in our renal outpatient department assisting in the clinic.

About us

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-7268877

Job locations

Kings Mill Dialysis Unit

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the above you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the above you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Acute experience
  • Has visited the unit

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a health or social care setting at NVQ level 2
  • Dialysis experience

Education

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 in Healthcare and willingness to undertake training at level 3.
  • Evidence of personal development in previous employment.

Desirable

  • Venapuncture
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Acute experience
  • Has visited the unit

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a health or social care setting at NVQ level 2
  • Dialysis experience

Education

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 in Healthcare and willingness to undertake training at level 3.
  • Evidence of personal development in previous employment.

Desirable

  • Venapuncture

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Kings Mill Dialysis Unit

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Kings Mill Dialysis Unit

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Damion Abbey

damion.abbey@nuh.nhs.uk

01623672290

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-7268877

Job locations

Kings Mill Dialysis Unit

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Supporting documents

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