Renal Ward Sister & Peritoneal Dialysis Lead

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 7 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for Albert Ward. You will lead the renal services, oversee Peritoneal Dialysis, and manage day-case pathways and governance.

The role includes budget responsibilities and staff development, with emphasis on patient-centred care and clinical excellence. You will provide expert guidance to junior staff and doctors, supervise training, ensure compliance with risk, safety and data protection standards, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with appropriate mentorship capability.
• Evidence of Leadership, Management and Speciality Development.
• Renal experience of at least 3 years.
• Renal specialty course level 6 or 7 advantageous.
• Educated to at least first degree level.

Responsibilities

• Lead Albert Ward renal and peritoneal dialysis services, manage day case pathways, oversee budgets and staff training, and drive clinical governance.
• Oversee PD service delivery, including clinic attendance, training, home visits and community Assisted Dialysis Service.
• Act as budget holder and authorised signatory for resources and compliance with governance.
• Provide day-to-day team leadership, performance reviews, PDPs and recruitment.

Skills

Transformational leadership

Clinical leadership

Staff training & development

Communication skills

Mentorship & teaching

Change management

Education

Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12) ((RSCN (Pt 8) if appropriate))

Mentorship qualification (evidence of)

Educated to 1st degree level

Renal course level 6 or 7 (advantageous)

Job description

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 7 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for Albert Ward. You will lead the renal services, oversee Peritoneal Dialysis, and manage day-case pathways and governance.

The role includes budget responsibilities and staff development, with emphasis on patient-centred care and clinical excellence. You will provide expert guidance to junior staff and doctors, supervise training, ensure compliance with risk, safety and data protection standards, and collaborate with