Job summary

Band 5 Staff nurse - Renal up to hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse who is up to new challenge and develop their skills as a Renal Haemodialysis Nurse.

Full haemodialysis skills training will be provided. You will be fully supported by qualified mentors during your training which is 3months.

As a haemodialysis nurse you will play an integral role in maintaining and developing a centre of clinical excellence and work in an environment that meets the needs of both clients and team members. The successful candidate is expected to be flexible and able to work shift patterns to accommodate the service needs. The unit is open Monday - Saturday - am

Applications from qualified nurses are invited to join our friendly team in the Haemodialysis Unit at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, working up to hours per week

Main duties of the job

The haemodialysis unit in Carlisle consists of 14 stations carling for chronic haemodialysis patients and those with an acute onset of renal failure. We also have a Satellite based at Whitehaven which has 11 stations, which you may be asked to cover for sickness and annual leave.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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