Job summary Haemodialysis staff nurse - Band 5 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 position to support the newly built Croydon Haemodialysis Unit (CHU) The new satellite dialysis unit is based at Croydon University Hospital but is managed by the Renal Unit at St Helier Hospital in partnership with Renal Services UK. The St Helier Renal Unit has been offering renal replacement therapy for over 50 years as a tertiary renal referral centre. The unit is one of the 5 largest in England. The new Croydon Haemodialysis Unit consists of 28 dialysis stations and can accommodate a capacity of 130 patients to start with. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Renal Nurse with excellent dialysis and leadership experience. Main duties of the job Staff Nurse - Croydon Satellite Dialysis Unit 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. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £41,956 a year pa pro rata inc HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-7094993-RB-SK Job locations Mayday Dialysis Unit Croydon Road Croydon CR7 7YE Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Staff Nurse post. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Staff Nurse post. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered General Nurse Awareness of current nursing issues Desirable Diploma or degree Competence in additional skills (e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, dialysis) Experience Essential Healthcare experience Evidence-based practice Desirable Previous experience in renal nursing Acute NHS hospital experience Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent written & verbal communication skills Excellent general nursing skills Desirable Computer skills Counselling skills Presentation and teaching skills Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrated interest in Renal Nursing Supportive to colleagues Demonstrated willingness to learn Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered General Nurse Awareness of current nursing issues Desirable Diploma or degree Competence in additional skills (e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, dialysis) Experience Essential Healthcare experience Evidence-based practice Desirable Previous experience in renal nursing Acute NHS hospital experience Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent written & verbal communication skills Excellent general nursing skills Desirable Computer skills Counselling skills Presentation and teaching skills Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrated interest in Renal Nursing Supportive to colleagues Demonstrated willingness to learn 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Mayday Dialysis Unit Croydon Road Croydon CR7 7YE Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)