Renal Assistant Practitioner
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 18.5
- Hours / week
- 18.5
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This vacancy is for an experienced healthcare support worker to become a Renal Assistant Practitioner within the dedicated renal service at Caithness General Hospital. The role involves assisting the registered nursing team and other colleagues in providing care to haemodialysis patients. The successful candidate must participate in the SVQ3 educational programme and demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259664
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
30/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Caithness General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
18.5
Job posted date:
14/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Renal Unit - CGH
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CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, WICK
Renal Unit Assistant Practitioner
Are you an experienced health care support worker looking to enhance your knowledge and skill base and further your career as a renal assistant practitioner?
A vacancy has arisen for the above position within our dedicated renal service in Caithness General. This vacancy offers the opportunity for a successful candidate to gain specific knowledge and skills within the speciality of haemodialysis The post holder will be expected to work as part of the team assisting the registered nursing team and other colleagues to provide care to our patients and also must participate in the SVQ3 educational programme. Clinical knowledge and practical experience in a healthcare environment with a willingness to learn new skills is essential for this post.
Department contact: [contact details removed] - [email removed]
Job ref: 259664 Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 30th September 2026
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