# Haemodialysis Nurse, Renal Unit

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Carlisle
- **Region:** North East and Yorkshire
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children)
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (will be required to participate in Sunday on call rota alongside a band 6.)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-01T08:10:36.809Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Carlisle/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Renal/Renal-v8047332
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8047332?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Band 5 Staff nurse – Renal up to 37.5 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 06.30 - 01.00 am

Applications from qualified nurses are invited to join our friendly team in the Haemodialysis Unit at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle,  working up to 37.5 hours per week

Shift patterns  06.30 - 19.30/  12.00 - 01.00 am

can be 3x12.5 hours

- r 2x 12.5 and 6.0/ 6.5 hour shift depending on service requirements

### 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.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

## Job Details

Band 5 Staff nurse – Renal up to 37.5 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 06.30 - 01.00 am

Applications from qualified nurses are invited to join our friendly team in the Haemodialysis Unit at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, working up to 37.5 hours per week

Shift patterns 06.30 - 19.30/ 12.00 - 01.00 am

can be 3x12.5 hours

r 2x 12.5 and 6.0/ 6.5 hour shift depending on service requirements

## Job Description

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.

## Responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

## Person Specification

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Needs of a person with chronic renal failure
- NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Continuing professional development, with portfolio.

**Desirable**

- Local PCPI agenda
- Budgetary Awareness

### Experience

**Essential**

- Student nurse or general nursing in the NHS or equivalent

**Desirable**

- Renal or dialysis nursing
- Supporting Students

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse with active registration.

**Desirable**

- Teaching qualification or equivalent

### Other Requirements

**Essential**

- Flexible approach to working patterns
- Willing to develop by expansion of the role.

### Skills and Aptitudes

**Essential**

- Ability to work as a team member without close supervision.
- Developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

**Desirable**

- IT Skills

## Documents

- [a-26-7963158 haemodialysis nurse b5 (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10336276)

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