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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Haemodialysis

The closing date is 05 January 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly Nurse led Haemodialysis Team at Harrogate Satellite Renal Unit.

This is a 30 hours per week permanent position.

Harrogate Satellite Unit is a 8 station Haemodialysis Unit caring for patients with chronic kidney disease. We are part of York Renal Services which also has a main unit at York Hospital and a satellite unit in Easingwold.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills to join us. You will be part of a dynamic forward thinking multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality individualised evidence based care. In addition to possessing excellent communication and people skills, you must also work well under pressure and use your initiative.

No previous dialysis experience is required as a comprehensive training package will be provided, although you should be able to demonstrate an interest in renal nursing. Ongoing support will be provided by other members of the nursing team and the Renal Clinical Educator.

Although based at Harrogate the successful candidate needs to be flexible to cover occasional shifts at York or Easingwold if there is a clinical need.You will be part of a dedicated team of nurses, and will also be expected to take part in the limitedout of hour's on-call service as required.

Our unit is open from Monday to Saturday - 06:30am to 00.00pm, 6 days per week (closed on a Sunday).

Main duties of the job

  • 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 and when required by service demands
  • Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
  • Education and Training

Thisdescription indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.

Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.

Please note: This post may become Permanent at the end of the Fixed Term/Secondment.

About us

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.

The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting, inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed.

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-7654748-RN-MY

Job locations

Harrogate Renal Unit

Harrogate Renal Unit, Ground Floor Heatherdene, Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

We welcome applications from Pre-Reg Nurses.

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 that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

We welcome applications from Pre-Reg Nurses.

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 that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Professional Knowledge

Essential

  • Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice

Desirable

  • Awareness of speciality

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Registered nurse (Level 1 or 2)
  • Willingness to undergo training as necessary

Practical and Personal Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Enthusiastic and self motivated, committed to working with people
Person Specification

Professional Knowledge

Essential

  • Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice

Desirable

  • Awareness of speciality

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Registered nurse (Level 1 or 2)
  • Willingness to undergo training as necessary

Practical and Personal Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Enthusiastic and self motivated, committed to working with people

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.

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.

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Renal Unit

Harrogate Renal Unit, Ground Floor Heatherdene, Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Renal Unit

Harrogate Renal Unit, Ground Floor Heatherdene, Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Charge Nurse

Andrew Cundiff

andrewcundiff@nhs.net

01423554513

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-7654748-RN-MY

Job locations

Harrogate Renal Unit

Harrogate Renal Unit, Ground Floor Heatherdene, Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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