Renal Ward Lead Nurse: Dialysis & Acute Care

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised parking

Staff break spaces

Bus travel discounts

Flexible working options

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for Ward C5, a 23-bed renal unit with dialysis capacity. You will lead a team, develop dialysis skills, and support safe staffing and patient flow within a busy renal service.

The role includes working with the Senior Sister, opportunities for development, and flexible hours; prior renal experience is beneficial but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the NMC as an adult nurse.
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
• Completion of a leadership programme or equivalent.
• Qualification in acute care management and acute care scenarios training.
• Evidence of specialist renal post-registration development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard nursing care based on full assessment with MDT input.
• Work with Band 7 to ensure specialist renal and dialysis care.
• Act as a resource in the area and respond to emergencies and deteriorating patients.

Skills

NMC registration

CPD

Leadership development

Acute care management

Renal post-registration development

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for Ward C5, a 23-bed renal unit with dialysis capacity. You will lead a team, develop dialysis skills, and support safe staffing and patient flow within a busy renal service.

The role includes working with the Senior Sister, opportunities for development, and flexible hours; prior renal experience is beneficial but training is provided.