Job summary An exciting opportunity for full time (37.5 hours per week) Band 5 NHS staff nurses is now available at Cambridge Dialysis Centre, working for Addenbrookes Trust, at an off-site Dialysis unit in Fen Ditton Cambridge. The unit is a large satellite dialysis unit serving the Cambridgeshire and surrounding area caring for Chronic Haemodialysis dependent patients. This unit consists of 36 dialysis stations, dialysing patients Monday through Saturday from 07.00 hours until 23.30 hours. The committed nurses at this unit also provide staffing to the acute 6 bedded unit on ward C5 at the main hospital, including an on-call service from 02.00hrs through until 07.30 hours and Sundays all day. You will need to be a good team member with evidence of good communication and organisational skills. Recent experience of caring for haemodialysis patients in the chronic or acute care setting is beneficial but not essential as this role is an opportunity for both existing nurses wanting to extend their work portfolios and for newly qualified nurses looking to start their career. If you think you are the right candidate to work within this unit alongside the existing team of caring, flexible, dedicated nurses please apply. You must be flexible and able to work a full range off shifts including taking part in the on-call roster. Main duties of the job To provide a high standard of safe individualized, holistic and evidence-based patient focused care in consultation with the patient, relatives and the multidisciplinary team. About us Come Nurse with us Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-C-258008 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division C Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th March 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 18th March 2025 Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th March 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 18th March 2025 Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered nurse or student due to qualify within 6 months Desirable Other post-basic, health-related courses evidence of continuing professional development and its application Post registration experience and successful completion of Band 5 Foundation gateway competencies/ and or preceptorship program Evidence of teaching and assessing Awareness of NHS reforms and professional issues relating to specialty Experience Essential Proven acute clinical practice Experience of utilising reflective practice Proven clinical experience in relevant area Experience with acutely ill patients Resilient under pressure, whilst understanding own limitations Desirable Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care Experience of shift: shift ward management in absence of senior colleagues Clinical Supervision Dialysis Experience desirable but not essential General management experience Knowledge Essential NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area Health and Safety awareness Quality issues and Clinical Governance Awareness of Trust and Ward/Department policies Awareness of need to demonstrate a professional appearance and behaviour Desirable Awareness of risk management procedure An understanding of the professional nursing agenda Awareness of broader issues within the Trust and NHS Specialist knowledge in area of speciality Skills Essential Proven verbal and written communication Skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives Practical application of Trust documentation standards Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder Maintenance of confidentiality Identify problems and recommend solutions Time management Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients, relatives cultural and emotional needs Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity Desirable Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff Practical skills teaching Able to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio Effective management of equipment and resources Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements Desirable Ability to work full shift pattern including rotation, nights, twilight shifts, weekends & bank holidays as relevant to area Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered nurse or student due to qualify within 6 months Desirable Other post-basic, health-related courses evidence of continuing professional development and its application Post registration experience and successful completion of Band 5 Foundation gateway competencies/ and or preceptorship program Evidence of teaching and assessing Awareness of NHS reforms and professional issues relating to specialty Experience Essential Proven acute clinical practice Experience of utilising reflective practice Proven clinical experience in relevant area Experience with acutely ill patients Resilient under pressure, whilst understanding own limitations Desirable Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care Experience of shift: shift ward management in absence of senior colleagues Clinical Supervision Dialysis Experience desirable but not essential General management experience Knowledge Essential NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area Health and Safety awareness Quality issues and Clinical Governance Awareness of Trust and Ward/Department policies Awareness of need to demonstrate a professional appearance and behaviour Desirable Awareness of risk management procedure An understanding of the professional nursing agenda Awareness of broader issues within the Trust and NHS Specialist knowledge in area of speciality Skills Essential Proven verbal and written communication Skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives Practical application of Trust documentation standards Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder Maintenance of confidentiality Identify problems and recommend solutions Time management Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients, relatives cultural and emotional needs Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity Desirable Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff Practical skills teaching Able to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio Effective management of equipment and resources Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements Desirable Ability to work full shift pattern including rotation, nights, twilight shifts, weekends & bank holidays as relevant to area 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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division C Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)