Staff Nurse - South Wigston | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4ZH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Nov 2026 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 to work within the Haemodialysis units in Leicester South Dialysis Unit.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated NMC UK registered nurse. Previous experience in renal/ Haemodialysis is desirable but not essential, as full in-house training and support will be given. In undertaking this role you are expected at all times to behave in accordance with our Trust values which demonstrate your commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients.
This will be in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints. The unit is very passionate regarding Shared Haemodialysis Care, the ideal candidate must also demonstrate their enthusiasm for Shared Care.
Our shift pattern are early- 06:45- 14:45, early long day 6:45 to 17:45, late- 14:30 22:30, late long day- 11:30 to 22:30. Night – 20:00- 07:00
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients.
• Assist in and contribute to the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
• Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
• Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
Following a period of competency based training and under the direction of a Allocated mentor the post holder will:
• Assist with essential nursing care.
• Perform vital sign observations, accurately before, during and after dialysis treatment.
• Record vital observations in the Dialysis charts and input observation in proton and report back to a registered nurse / health professional.
• Prepare/ line the dialysis machines ready for patient to use
• Insert arteriovenous fistula needle, flush saline to check patency before connecting patient the dialysis machines
• Perform haemodialysis to patients and responsible to monitor the patients during entire treatment, attends machine alarms and patient needs during the entire treatment.
• Assesses fluid status, including signs of fluid overload or dehydration.
• Reviews recent blood results, treatment plans and prescribed dialysis parameters.
• Assesses the patient's vascular access, such as an AV fistula, AV graft or dialysis catheter.
• Checks for signs of infection, bleeding, swelling, pain or other complications.
• Identifies changes that may require review by the renal medical team.
• Accessing and caring for tunnelled or non-tunnelled dialysis catheters according to local policy.
• Recognising problems such as poor blood flow, infiltration or suspected infection.
• Escalating concerns to the renal/vascular team.
• Connects the patient to the dialysis circuit using appropriate infection-control and safety procedures.
please see job description person specification for full details on the role.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Nov 2026
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