Job summary
- Main area
- Renal
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5)
- Job ref
- 343-8082910-RB-SK-A
- Employer
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Helier Hospital
- Town
- Carshalton
- Salary
- £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inc HCAS (outer London)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2026 18:00
Employer heading
Renal Staff Nurse (Dialysis unit)
Band 5
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
Job overview
It is expect that the successful candidate will perform on-call duties, which are scheduled from 11 PM to 6 AM, within the Acute HD setup.
Main duties of the job
The Staff Nurse will deliver high quality nursing care to patients, as part of a team. The post holder is responsible for their own practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care to dialysis patients as well as ensuring an excellent learning environment for patient and staff.
With the support of the Clinical Matron and Lead Clinicians, he/ she will need to provide holistic care to renal dialysis patients and comply with specific infection and dialysis guidelines.
The post holder must have excellent interpersonal skills and have the capacity to work autonomously as a clinical expert. He/she will preferably need to have renal nursing experience, or have a keen interest to be trained in dialysis care. He/she must also be self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Haemodialysis Nurse
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- Awareness of current nursing issues
Desirable criteria
- Diploma or degree
- Competence in additional skills (e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, dialysis)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Healthcare experience
- Evidence-based practice
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in renal nursing
- Acute NHS hospital experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Excellent general nursing skills
Desirable criteria
- Computer skills
- Counselling skills
- Presentation and teaching skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated interest in Renal Nursing
- Supportive to colleagues Demonstrated willingness to learn
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Albert Acheamfour
- Job title
- Renal Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 296 2000
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