Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit

Employer: Fresenius Medical Care

Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom

This full‑time (37.5 hours per week) Registered Nurse position is based in Aberystwyth Dialysis Unit and offers a structured 8‑week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, ongoing training and development, a competitive salary up to £31,500, and a wide range of benefits.

• Provide autonomous, holistic care to dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease or acute kidney injury.
• Assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Operate 12 haemodialysis stations with a patient‑nurse ratio of 1:3, supported by HA Care Assistants.
• Work various shifts (6:30 am–5:30 pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday and 7:30 am–1:30 pm Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday).

• NMC Registered Nurse (General, Learning Disability or Mental Health) or a registered nurse with renal dialysis experience.
• A positive attitude and aptitude for learning specialist dialysis skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Competitive salary up to £31,500, with progression via the Knowledge and Skills Framework.
• 8‑week Fundamental Dialysis Programme (accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association).
• No Sunday or night shift working.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance.
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) increasing with service.
• Christmas Day and New Year’s Day off.
• Time‑and‑a‑half overtime after 150 hours every 4 weeks.
• Paid breaks, free parking, uniform, tea & coffee, flu vaccine, and Christmas meal.
• Health Shield – company‑paid Health Cash Plan.
• Long‑service vouchers.
• Refer‑a‑Friend scheme (£1,000 per successful referral).
• Sick pay.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Support for training and career development.
• Health and Wellbeing hub (24/7 GP and counsellor access).
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Welcome Bonus: £2,500 (taxable) split into two instalments – one after 6 months probation, the other after 18 months.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer.

All nurse posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.