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Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit
Are you a Registered Nurse with the NMC seeking an exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills in renal dialysis nursing?
No prior experience is strictly necessary – if you have the right attitude, aptitude, passion, and a willingness to adapt, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
This role offers the chance to specialise in renal dialysis, working within Scotland Unit—one of our Renal and Urology Trust facilities. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality, expert-looking renal dialysis care to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or acute kidney injury (AKI).
Our Ecclefechan unit operates 10 haemodialysis stations, accommodating up to 40 patients daily.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing autonomous renal dialysis nursing within a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Assessing patients’ ongoing needs and developing, implementing, and evaluating tailored care plans
- Demonstrating excellent clinical judgement, sensitivity, and competency in both technical and holistic care
- Working both independently and collaboratively with physicians, technicians, and other healthcare professionals
This is a full-time position operating 37.5 hours per week, primarily on:
- Monday to Saturday shifts (typically 06:30–18:00 hours)
- No Sunday or night shifts
Potential hours may increase in line with business requirements.
Who We’re Looking For
No prior experience in renal dialysis is required for this opportunity—if you have enthusiasm, adaptability and a commitment to learning, we’d welcome your application.
Essential requirements:
- NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse
- Diploma/degree in Nursing
- Experience working in a Nursing or medical care environment (e.g., NHS, private care) -Ability to work independently, demonstrate clinical critical thinking, and holistic patient care
- Work-life balance and a can-do attitude - we find a large proportion of Fresenius staff do not have healthcare experience prior to joining us
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Other skills and attributes
- Strong communication skills
- Gain a confidence in meeting tough challenges and evolving trends in the medical sector
WHOLE PERSON APPROACH:
Working in the Dialysis unit involves the care of the ‘whole person**. We believe working with our patients in a susceptible time in their lives is as strong an affirmation of love and care as nursing professionals will ever be afflicted.
What We Offer
We take care of our team—our world-class benefits package nurtures both your professional growth and workplace lifestyle.
Training & Development
- Commitment to continuous professional development through a dedicated Clinical Teacher programme
- Enrolment in our *8-week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, accredited by European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association (EDTA)/European Renal Care Association (ERC), covering both Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
- Ongoing career progression support via structured Knowledge & Skills Framework (KSF) to help achieve NMC revalidation requirements.
Career Growth
- Salary range up to £35,000, with career progression opportunities aligned with KSF training programmes
- Competitive pay scales reflecting role and skill development
Membership Benefits
- No Sunday or night shifts – regular daytime shifts
- 33 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) per year, increasing with service
Work-Life Benefits
- Paid breaks between shifts
- Flu Vaccination
- Christmas Meal in our staff canteen
- Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you work toward an active healthy lifestyle 3-year goal
- Company pension scheme with employer contribution
- Life Assurance (dependents’ options available)
- 21 Days Service Gift
Health & Wellbeing Support
- Health Shield parental coverage - Prepaid accident and illness care
- A healthy work-life balance and workplace mentors
- Health and Wellbeing promotions throughout the year.
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Rewards & Discounts
- Blue Light Card – online and in-store discounts across channels within organisations
- £250 joining bonus scheme for qualified Healthcare Professionals
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme - rewarding your referrals with a £1,000 bonus (if referral is successful)
- Up to £1,000 per year towards Education & Training
Other
- Staff discount offered on selected products and services
About Fresenius Medical Care
With 52 partnership dialysis units across the UK, we help treat over 3,800 NHS patients daily—making us the leading dialysis provider to the NHS.
Our vision? To create and sustain a better experience for every person that interacts with Fresenius Medical Care.
We are the 3rd largest medical device company in the world, running our own production plants across all continents to create advanced treatments such as filtering machines, medical disposables, haemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis equipment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and firmly believe in sponsoring the development of skilled talent. Explore opportunities at our family-run organisation where nurses often depart to become managers, trainers, or have our own specialism and tick their technical development box for the future.
For Nurse posts, a suitable enhanced DBS clearance is required.
Ready for a chance to take the next step in your Nursing career? Join our Renal & Urology team and help make every dialysis experience Exceptional. [Apply now](insert link). (www.nephrocare.co.uk)
For more information on employment at our organisation, visit our Fresenius Medical Care UK Provider Website or contact us today.
Note to candidate: Relevant dialysis practical clinical experience would be beneficial, though not essential if you demonstrate interviewing qualities that align with our organisational values.
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