Renal Sister​/Charge Nurse

The Band 6 Renal Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality specialist nursing care to patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with renal conditions.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and blood products in accordance with local policies.
• Recognise and manage deteriorating patients, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Support patients and families with education regarding kidney disease, dialysis, transplantation, and self-management.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with professional standards.
• Act as nurse in charge of the ward when required.
• Supervise, support, and mentor Band 5 nurses, healthcare support workers, and students.
• Participate in staff appraisals, training and competency assessments as delegated.
• Assist in managing staffing levels and workload allocation.
• Promote a positive learning environment and contribute to staff development.
• Work alongside Renal MDT and taking part in daily board rounds to improve patient outcomes.

• Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.