Job summary A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 5 Nurse to join our team at the Alan Squirrel Renal Satellite Unit as we are expanding to have a twilight shift. If you are an experienced Band 5 Nurse, who is motivated and enthusiastic, then come and join our friendly team of Nurses and become part of the Kent Kidney Care Centre based at the QEQM. If you are looking to expand your skills and learn how to deliver haemodialysis to both inpatients and outpatients, then this is the role for you. We are looking for someone who is kind and caring and who wants to be part of a team who advocate and make evidence-based decisions for patients in a nurse led unit. It would be an asset to have Renal experience, but this is not essential as training will be given. To find out more about this vacancy please contact the resourcing team, who will put you in touch with the recruiting Manager. Main duties of the job We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, has a kind and caring attitude towards patients and colleagues and can be a positive team member. Within this role you will be looking after patients who have a chronic condition who attend the unit three times a week We will provide the in-house training you require to safely carry out your role in dialysis which includes specific dialysis training and further development opportunities within your role. The main duties of this role include providing haemodialysis care to renal patients on a daily basis including fluid management, recording observations, daily weights intravenous medication, pressure sore prevention, vascular access care and diabetes management. After training you will be expected to connect & disconnect patients from dialysis, using their vascular access, this could be via a central venous catheter, a fistula or a graft, you will be responsible for the care you provide to the patients and accountable to the senior team. We also work closely with the multidisciplinary team, this includes Dieticians, Access team, AKC nurses, Counsellors, Renal Care Navigator, Renal Registrars, Renal Consultants and Transplant nurses 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. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-9030KCH Job locations Alan Squirrel Renal Unit Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital St Peters Road Margate Kent CT9 4AN Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Registered Nurse Degree in Nursing Studies Desirable Mentor Qualification Completion of Preceptorship ENB 998 ENB 136 or Equivalent Clinical Skills & Experience Essential Minimum 6 months clinical experience in an acute Trust. Delivery of evidence-based practice Demonstrates patient-focused approach Venepuncture Cannulation Basic IT skills Well-developed verbal & written communication skills Ability to develop good working relationships with others Time management and personal organisational skills Desirable Previous experience at Band 5 (ideally renal Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Evidence of on-going personal & professional development Cannulation of arterial/venous fistulae/ graft Connection/disconnection of temporary dialysis catheters for patients on haemodialysis IV drug administration Governance Essential NMC code of conduct Clinical Governance Infection Control Policies Desirable Local Nursing Standards Datix reporting Personal & Professional Attributes Essential Keep abreast of current professional issues and maintain knowledge & skills necessary to remain a credible practitioner. Attend Renal Masterclasses/ SIMS training and any other in- house training provided by the renal department. Desirable Adhere to all local and Trust policies & protocols to maintain the highest standards of patient care Promote & maintain effective working relationships with patients/ carers/ staff & other AHPs Other Requirments Essential Upholds and models the Trust values Able to travel to other dialysis units to attend meetings and support other units as and when required. Attend & participate in regular unit staff meetings Desirable Understand the importance of staff well-being and the impact this has on both mental & physical health Utilise the resources the Trust has on offer to promote own well-being Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Registered Nurse Degree in Nursing Studies Desirable Mentor Qualification Completion of Preceptorship ENB 998 ENB 136 or Equivalent Clinical Skills & Experience Essential Minimum 6 months clinical experience in an acute Trust. Delivery of evidence-based practice Demonstrates patient-focused approach Venepuncture Cannulation Basic IT skills Well-developed verbal & written communication skills Ability to develop good working relationships with others Time management and personal organisational skills Desirable Previous experience at Band 5 (ideally renal Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Evidence of on-going personal & professional development Cannulation of arterial/venous fistulae/ graft Connection/disconnection of temporary dialysis catheters for patients on haemodialysis IV drug administration Governance Essential NMC code of conduct Clinical Governance Infection Control Policies Desirable Local Nursing Standards Datix reporting Personal & Professional Attributes Essential Keep abreast of current professional issues and maintain knowledge & skills necessary to remain a credible practitioner. Attend Renal Masterclasses/ SIMS training and any other in- house training provided by the renal department. Desirable Adhere to all local and Trust policies & protocols to maintain the highest standards of patient care Promote & maintain effective working relationships with patients/ carers/ staff & other AHPs Other Requirments Essential Upholds and models the Trust values Able to travel to other dialysis units to attend meetings and support other units as and when required. Attend & participate in regular unit staff meetings Desirable Understand the importance of staff well-being and the impact this has on both mental & physical health Utilise the resources the Trust has on offer to promote own well-being 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 Alan Squirrel Renal Unit Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital St Peters Road Margate Kent CT9 4AN Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)