Job summary We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Renal who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The East and North Herts Trust has a proven track record of successfully developing and managing Renal Dialysis Units at Stevenage, St Albans Luton and Dunstable, and more recently at Harlow and Bedford. Spanning over two decades, our experience in dialysis, innovative research and treatment concepts has earned us national and international recognition. You will be joining an experienced Renal Team who have extensive experience in developing Workforce to manage Renal Units. You will be trained in the delivery of high quality patient care in a dialysis setting. You may or may not have experience in Renal Nursing but must demonstrate a commitment to developing expertise in the management of patients with chronic kidney disease who require Haemodialysis. At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job You will work as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical team in renal. Demonstrate a willingness to develop the knowledge and skills required to care for renal patients. You will be expected to rotate between the nephrology ward, haemodialysis units and home therapies as service needs dictate and to gain invaluable experience. To participate in the Renal On-call service as necessary. About us At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. Date posted 31 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 361-6773353 Job locations Bedford Renal Unit 2 Napier Road, Elm Industrial Estate Bedford MK41 0JW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Person Specification Professional qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration Desirable Recognised teaching and assessing qualification Previous Experience Essential Ward experience as a qualified nurse Desirable Demonstrable haemodialysis experience Skills Essential Demonstrate an ability to listen and comprehend Propose service developments Ability to prioritise and organize workload Ability to manage potentially difficult situations Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments Ability to develop own skills and knowledge Physiological assessment of acutely unwell patient Knowledge Essential Patient focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and the relatives/ carers Awareness of current professional issues Ability to support and mentor learners Desirable Understanding of critical care Person Specification Professional qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration Desirable Recognised teaching and assessing qualification Previous Experience Essential Ward experience as a qualified nurse Desirable Demonstrable haemodialysis experience Skills Essential Demonstrate an ability to listen and comprehend Propose service developments Ability to prioritise and organize workload Ability to manage potentially difficult situations Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments Ability to develop own skills and knowledge Physiological assessment of acutely unwell patient Knowledge Essential Patient focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and the relatives/ carers Awareness of current professional issues Ability to support and mentor learners Desirable Understanding of critical care 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 and North Herts NHS Trust Address Bedford Renal Unit 2 Napier Road, Elm Industrial Estate Bedford MK41 0JW Employer's website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)