# Staff Nurse - Dialysis Assessment Unit > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-dialysis-assessment-unit/2be92b39-537d-43a2-afe3-82ce90a5a6ae - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-dialysis-assessment-unit/2be92b39-537d-43a2-afe3-82ce90a5a6ae.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T08:43:02.169Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dialysis_Assessment_Octagon_House_Renal_Medicine/Dialysis_Assessment_Octagon_House_Renal_Medicine-v8024416 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8024416?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you a registered nurse looking for a new challenge? If so, this is an ideal opportunity for you to join our dialysis team at Dialysis Assessment Unit We are seeking for highly motivated and innovative Registered nurse(2 years experience post NMC registration) with Haemodialysis experience- minimum 5 years dialysis experience   who is interested patient empowerment and training  in  to help us to delver high quality care to our patients. You need to have passion for patient education and in home therapies. You will be taking responsibility for patients assessments , training , discharge to home or transition to self-care or shared care . We aim to support dialysis patients in their choice of flexibility and independence, which will result in better health, fewer medications and less lifestyle restriction imposed by conventional schedules. We strive for excellence and play a major role in advancing renal care nationally, whilst Nephrology nursing provides a rare opportunity to care for people with chronic complex conditions and influence positive outcomes. You can expect training that will enable you to become competent in hemodialysis, in return for your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we offer fantastic  development and carrier opportunity  and supportive management structure to develop and achieve your potential as band  5 nurse. ### Main duties of the job The unit is open 6 days a week - Monday to Saturday 06:45-20:15 The post holder will prioritize, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre registration students. Participate fully in a structured competency based programmes, as required. The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team on a shift basis, taking overall responsibility for effective management of the team and the maintenance of high standards of quality care to the client group. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Job Details Are you a registered nurse looking for a new challenge? If so, this is an ideal opportunity for you to join our dialysis team at Dialysis Assessment Unit We are seeking for highly motivated and innovative Registered nurse(2 years experience post NMC registration) with Haemodialysis experience- minimum 5 years dialysis experience who is interested patient empowerment and training in to help us to delver high quality care to our patients. You need to have passion for patient education and in home therapies. You will be taking responsibility for patients assessments , training , discharge to home or transition to self-care or shared care . We aim to support dialysis patients in their choice of flexibility and independence, which will result in better health, fewer medications and less lifestyle restriction imposed by conventional schedules. We strive for excellence and play a major role in advancing renal care nationally, whilst Nephrology nursing provides a rare opportunity to care for people with chronic complex conditions and influence positive outcomes. You can expect training that will enable you to become competent in hemodialysis, in return for your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we offer fantastic development and carrier opportunity and supportive management structure to develop and achieve your potential as band 5 nurse. ## Job Description The unit is open 6 days a week - Monday to Saturday 06:45-20:15 The post holder will prioritize, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre registration students. Participate fully in a structured competency based programmes, as required. The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team on a shift basis, taking overall responsibility for effective management of the team and the maintenance of high standards of quality care to the client group. ## Responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of professional development - Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role - Experience in relevant area of practise **Desirable** - Evidence of teaching ### Qualifications **Essential** - First level registration - (RN(Adult)) with minimum 2 years experience post NMC registration **Desirable** - Teaching qualification ### Skills, Abilities and Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability. - Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately - Able to work as part of a team Ability to supervise and support junior staff. - Proven ability to problem solve. Demonstrates awareness of own limits. - Good analytical and clinical decision making skills within the role of E grade - Proven clinical skills Knowledge of relevant NSF/legislation relevant to clinical area - Knowledge of current health policy Knowledge of clinical governance - Haemodialysis experience minimum 5 years **Desirable** - Experience in hemodialysis -home dialysis training experience - IT/word processing skills ## Documents - [functional requirement (pdf, 928.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10311178) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) - [job description and personal specification - band 5 (pdf, 151.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10311177) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.