Staff Nurse

Main area Renal Grade NHS AfC:
Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (2 Long Days and 2 short Days) Job
-SW-7728719-B5

Site Milton Keynes Renal Unit Town Milton Keynes Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/03/2026 23:59

Join Our Team:
Experienced Dialysis Nurse Wanted for Satellite Unit

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Dialysis Nurse to join our supportive nurse‑led satellite unit team, delivering high quality, individualised care to patients with chronic kidney disease.

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate all aspects of nursing care for patients requiring haemodialysis.
• Manage and maintain all types of vascular access, including AV fistulas, grafts and central venous catheters.
• Monitor patient conditions during treatment, identify and manage potential complications (e.g. hypotension, bleeding) and act on changes in blood results.
• Educate patients and their families on managing their condition, diet, fluid restrictions and self‑care to promote well‑being and independence.
• Act as a shift coordinator when required, supervising junior staff and contributing to the smooth running of the unit.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient records and adhere to strict infection prevention measures.

• Essential
  :
  Registered Nurse, UK degree in Nursing, NMC registered, ongoing professional development, competent in independent clinical judgement, accurate documentation, ability to manage complications, strong communication skills.
• Desirable
  :
  Experience in renal or acute setting, Dialysis setting, completion of a renal course, competence in administering intravenous medicines, flexibility, car driver licence.

The COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients. Whilst vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage staff to get vaccinated.

Note:

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

This post is subject to a 6‑month probationary period. If you already hold a contract of employment with the Trust this does not apply.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully. Supporting statements should reflect these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted within approximately two weeks. All correspondence will be via the e‑recruitment system, so check your email regularly.