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Job summary

Main area
Renal Dialysis
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday)
Job ref
391-RFL-8188286
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Barnet Renal Dialysis Unit
Town
Barnet
Salary
£55,524 - £62,652 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

This is a pivotal leadership post within our Renal Networks service, based at Barnet Renal Dialysis Unit, directly contributing to safe, high‑quality patient care, clinical governance, and the professional growth of our team. You will provide visible day‑to‑day leadership for nursing staff, oversee the delivery of specialist renal care, manage unit resources effectively, and work collaboratively across disciplines to drive improvements in patient outcomes and service efficiency.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who acts as a positive role model for our team of nurses and nursing assistants. You must be confident, committed to hands‑on clinical practice, and able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional and personal development. Excellent communication and people‑management skills, alongside a clear dedication to maintaining high standards of care, are essential.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Leadership & Practice: Deliver and oversee safe, evidence‑based acute dialysis care; act as an expert practitioner, ensuring compliance with NMC standards, renal guidelines, infection control, and emergency protocols.

Team Leadership & Role Modelling: Lead, motivate, and support nurses and nursing assistants; foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

Professional Development: Provide mentorship, clinical supervision, and learning opportunities; actively pursue your own CPD and encourage the same across the team.

Operational & Resource Management: Manage staffing, rotas, equipment, and budgets to ensure smooth, cost‑effective, safe service delivery.

Collaboration & Quality: Work closely with nephrologists and multidisciplinary teams; lead audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement to enhance patient experience and outcomes.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Person specification

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Education and professional qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 1st Level registration with NMC
  • First Level Degree in Nursing or working towards
  • Recognized teaching or mentorship qualifications.
  • Post registration qualification relevant to specialty (renal course or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced assessment skills or working towards

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantial post-registration experience in area of renal specialty
  • Previous experience of research and audit
  • Recent senior nursing experience in a renal/haemodialysis setting
  • Current / relevant experience in teaching, mentoring and staff development.
  • Proven evidence of improving patient experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of leading and managing teams

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Skills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients with complex health needs.
  • Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence.
  • Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
  • Ability to solve problems, prioritize and to work to deadlines.
  • Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance.
  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams.
  • Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management.
  • Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met.
  • Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills.

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential criteria
  • Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
  • Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues.
  • Diplomatic and calm
  • To be flexible and approachable

Other

Essential criteria
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joel Delfin
Job title
Head of Nursing (Interim)- NURT
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07876235995
Additional information

Ida Rebello

Dialysis Matron

[email protected]

07974248101

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