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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Dialysis Nurse

The closing date is 24 October 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nurse to join our Renal team, providing dialysis to 47 patients a week, from Dover and the surrounding area. Ideally the post holder would have experience working in a dialysis unit, however we have a comprehensive training schedule for the right candidate and full training will be given. We currently have a part-time vacancy for a Band 5 Haemodialysis Nurse at the Dover Renal Satellite Unit, the post is for 24 hrs per week. The shifts are from Monday to Saturday long days utilising early and late shifts if required. Part of the role is to be part of the on-call dialysis service which after extensive training is given you will be part of the on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job is to deliver haemodialysis to patients within a nurse led dialysis unit. This role requires you to be able to effectively communicate with multi disciplinary team.

Full training will be provided to be able to needle dialysis fistulas and access dialysis lines in order to deliver safe and effective dialysis under the guidance of policies and procedures set out by the renal team. You will need to be able to assess the patients and complete the required documentation as per treatment requirements. You will also be required to administer medication both orally and intravenously as well as request and take blood tests as required.

Alongside this you will be taught to line and prime dialysis machines to be able to prepare for the patients prior to treatment and also undertake a link nurse role to assist with the delivery of quality care.

Whilst completing your training you will supernumary for 3 months allowing you to complete your competencies. The renal team also provide in house training to enhance your professional development.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Dependent on

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

344-6109KCH

Job locations

Buckland Hospital

Coombe Valley Road

Dover

CT17 0HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.

Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented

Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.

Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.

Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager

Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.

Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.

Clinical

Undertake nursing assessments competently.

Act as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning,

implementing and evaluating their care/dialysis.

Supervise more junior members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care.

Regularly take charge of the ward/unit in the absence of a more senior member

of staff.

Demonstrate leadership in supporting the patient pathway. Act as the patients advocate.

Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team

Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges. Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post.

Participate in the renal on call rota once dialysis competency achieved Give intravenous drugs related to haemodialysis as per

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.

Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented

Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.

Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.

Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager

Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.

Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.

Clinical

Undertake nursing assessments competently.

Act as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning,

implementing and evaluating their care/dialysis.

Supervise more junior members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care.

Regularly take charge of the ward/unit in the absence of a more senior member

of staff.

Demonstrate leadership in supporting the patient pathway. Act as the patients advocate.

Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team

Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges. Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post.

Participate in the renal on call rota once dialysis competency achieved Give intravenous drugs related to haemodialysis as per

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Register Nurse

Desirable

  • Mentor Qualification or ENB 998 Completion of Preceptorship

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

  • Venepuncture Cannulation Basic IT skills Well-developed verbal & written communication skills Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and personal organisation skills

Desirable

  • Cannulation of Arterial/Venous Fistulae/Graft Connection/disconnection of temporary dialysis catheters for dialysis purposes intravenous drugs

Governance

Essential

  • NMC Code of Conduct Essence of Care Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • Local nursing standards National Patient Survey

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

  • Calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively Good interpersonal skills Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate

Desirable

  • Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem solving skills
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Register Nurse

Desirable

  • Mentor Qualification or ENB 998 Completion of Preceptorship

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

  • Venepuncture Cannulation Basic IT skills Well-developed verbal & written communication skills Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and personal organisation skills

Desirable

  • Cannulation of Arterial/Venous Fistulae/Graft Connection/disconnection of temporary dialysis catheters for dialysis purposes intravenous drugs

Governance

Essential

  • NMC Code of Conduct Essence of Care Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • Local nursing standards National Patient Survey

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

  • Calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively Good interpersonal skills Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate

Desirable

  • Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem solving skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Buckland Hospital

Coombe Valley Road

Dover

CT17 0HD


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Buckland Hospital

Coombe Valley Road

Dover

CT17 0HD


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dialysis Unit Manager

Dominic Modley

dominicmodley@nhs.net

01304222695

Details

Date posted

20 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Dependent on

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

344-6109KCH

Job locations

Buckland Hospital

Coombe Valley Road

Dover

CT17 0HD


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