This permanent Dialysis Nurse post is based in Pontypool Dialysis Unit, a haemodialysis service delivered in partnership with an NHS trust. The nurse assesses patients’ care needs, supports their treatment and coordinates care with unit resources and the multidisciplinary team, while sharing knowledge with colleagues and students. The 18-station unit serves 66 patients; work follows a Monday-to-Saturday rolling rota, with three 11.5-hour shifts and a monthly top-up, long days from 07:00 to 18:30, and no Sundays or nights. The post is 37.5 hours a week and requires current NMC registration and a satisfactory DBS check.
What the job involves
- Assess dialysis patients’ care needs and coordinate care with unit resources and the multidisciplinary team
- Develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills in dialysis patient care
- Support patients, qualified nurses, ancillary staff and student nurses by sharing knowledge and skills
- Build and maintain professional relationships with patients and Trust staff
- Work at Pontypool Dialysis Unit, Unit 3 Caerleon House, Mamhilad Park Estate, Pontypool
Qualifications
- RGN qualification
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration
Experience
- Nursing experience in direct patient care
Skills & knowledge
- Commitment to high-quality, empathetic patient care
- Willingness to learn and aptitude for developing clinical techniques
- Good communication, organisation and teamworking skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivation and commitment to professional and educational development in line with NMC revalidation
- Professional, reliable, adaptable and punctual
Checks & eligibility
- Satisfactory DBS check
Other
- Flexibility to meet patient and unit needs on a Monday-to-Saturday rolling rota, including three 11.5-hour shifts and a monthly top-up shift
Nice to have
- Renal course certification
What’s offered
- Ongoing learning and development and long-term career opportunities
- Paid professional membership where required
- Electric or hybrid company car, or an opt-out payment
- Discretionary annual and quarterly bonus schemes
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance at three times salary, health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme and group income protection
- 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with enhanced family-friendly and sick pay
- Gym membership discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Everyday Discounts and Blue Light Card savings
Dialysis Nurse - Pontypool in Llanelli employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
