Ward Sister (Albert Ward - Renal)

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

NOTE: The Trust does not provide a sponsorship for this role.

As a Ward Manager (Band 7) on Albert Ward, you will act as an expert practitioner and operational leader managing the Peritoneal Dialysis service--including the community-based Assisted Dialysis Service and home visits for new patients--alongside specialised day case pathways covering renal biopsies, Tenckhoff insertions, dialysis line removals, and intravenous treatments. Planning both theater and X-Ray lists for new patients needing dialysis access. Operating Monday through Friday during core hours, the role involves providing specialist advice and guidance to patients, junior staff, and doctors, overseeing inpatient staff training, supporting outlying inpatients, and maintaining rigorous line management responsibilities to ensure high standards of patient care within the redesigned team structure.

Main duties of the job

As the Band 7 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse on Albert Ward, the post-holder leads the clinical delivery, operational efficiency, and governance of renal services.

• Peritoneal Dialysis Service: Oversee the clinical delivery of the PD service (including clinic attendance), patient training, troubleshooting, home visits, and the community Assisted Dialysis Service.
• Day Case Pathways: Manage specialised renal pathways on Albert Ward for biopsies, Tenckhoff catheter insertions, line removals, and IV treatments.
• Budgetary & Financial: Act as budget holder and authorized signatory for financial and physical resources, ensuring effective resource utilisation and target alignment.
• Line Management & Leadership: Provide day-to-day team leadership, managing objective setting, performance reviews, PDPs, skill-mix optimisation, and recruitment.
• Staff Training & Governance: Oversee inpatient training, mentorship, and continuous professional development. Partner with the lead consultant to complete clinical audits. Ensure rigorous compliance with risk management, health and safety, Data Protection, Caldicott principles, and environmental cleanliness

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job responsibilities

Lead Albert Ward renal and peritoneal dialysis services, manage day case pathways, oversee budgets and staff training, and drive clinical governance.

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12) ((RSCN (Pt 8) if appropriate))
• A qualification that will enable mentorship of students
• Educated to a minimum of 1st degree level, or able to demonstrate evidence that working towards
• Evidence of Leadership, Management and Speciality Development
• Renal experience working within a service for minimum of 3 years
• Qualification in speciality may be advantageous- renal course level 6 or 7

Experience

• Substantial experience of which includes work in post-qualification speciality, also have reference to grade G/H
• Must have recent clinical experience at grade band 6
• Experience in facilitation, teaching, assessing, coaching
• Detailed experience of Leadership/Management
• Experience of Leadership/Management
• Experience of successful Change Management

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrable transformational leadership ability
• Expert clinical skills in speciality
• Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of care
• Ability to facilitate and support learning
• Demonstrates a desire to explore new ways of delivering services
• Excellent personal and communication skills
• Good facilitation, presentation, teaching and assessing skills
• Ability to critically analyse research and evidence-based practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.