Band 7 Renal Dialysis Unit Lead

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced haemodialysis nurse to lead as Band 7 Renal Unit Manager. You will guide a 28-station hub unit and coordinate with satellite dialysis services to deliver high-quality patient care.

You will supervise clinical staff, manage rosters, drive service development, and ensure safe, evidence-based haemodialysis across the trust. This role offers opportunity to shape renal services and collaborate with MDTs in a busy regional

Responsibilities

• To work at a senior level within the department using clinical skills and knowledge to give advice and support to staff, patients and relatives.
• Leading the clinical team in planning effective, timely and safe haemodialysis care in line with Trust/departmental protocols.
• Provide professional leadership within the nursing environment and foster collaborative partnerships with the multi-professional team.
• Actively participate in the development and delivery of appropriate training for all staff, ensuring all staff are updated clinically and professionally.
• Lead the nursing service within the department to ensure there are consistent standards of care using an holistic approach.
• Manage staff rotas, annual leave and sickness/absence appropriately.
• Take an active role in delivery of renal services, including the development and expansion of the service, working with the matron and key stakeholders.
• Manage the appraisal system for the staff with personal development plans and reviews.
• Work closely with all members of the MDT
• Management of staffing throughout the department.
• Management of sickness, absence and annual leave of staff.
• Management of staff appraisals.
• Leading the team of staff to maintain standards of care across the department.
• Work closely with the MDT to ensure delivery of efficient, adequate haemodialysis.
• Overseeing of all audits for the department.
• Close liaison with renal satellite units across the service to ensure smooth transition of patient care between areas.

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced haemodialysis nurse to lead as Band 7 Renal Unit Manager. You will guide a 28-station hub unit and coordinate with satellite dialysis services to deliver high-quality patient care.

You will supervise clinical staff, manage rosters, drive service development, and ensure safe, evidence-based haemodialysis across the trust. This role offers opportunity to shape renal services and collaborate with MDTs in a busy regional