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Job overview

• An exciting opportunity to work within our renal unit for a full time Band 6 registered nurse.
• Provide excellent nursing care, utilise specialist knowledge. take charge as required, actively participate, and contribute to management/ coordination of the ward or department, support deputise for ward manager as necessary, supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Provide specialist knowledge in renal nursing, ensure education and training opportunities for patients and staff including pre and post registration students.
• To ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staff and other resources.
• Also, to carry out the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the department.
• Proposed Interview date on  6th August 2024.

Main duties of the job

·       The renal unit looks after our local population of renal patients as well as patients from further afield.

·       The ward cares for patients with kidney disease encompassing acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and renal transplantation. There are 2 haemodialysis units, one of which looks after acutely unwell patients and a home dialysis unit. 

·       You will contribute to the provision of excellent patient care and must have experience and up to date knowledge and skills in renal nursing. You will take regular charge of the ward and be able to work within a busy environment. 

·       This post will provide great opportunities to develop your clinical and managerial knowledge and skills as well as your leadership potential.

·       You should be able to draw on extensive knowledge and skills and be comfortable in giving information to patients to help them make informed choices, have developed clinical decision make skills, be a confident educator for both patients and staff and be able to have a flexible approach in meeting the needs of patients.

·       Opportunities for study, teaching, research and service development are available and encouraged as part of this role within the team.

·       Applicants must hold a recognised renal course and mentorship qualification.  Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and team work skills.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the country's largest and busiest acute NHS Trusts, serving a diverse population of more than 3.5 million people across south London and beyond.

Our main hospital site in Tooting and other healthcare locations provide a modern, dynamic, caring environment for excellent clinical care, education and research.

We employ around 9,000 dedicated staff across more than 40 different services and specialties. Every day, more than 2,000 patients attend our sites, mainly for outpatient appointments, elective surgery, and in our Emergency Department, made famous as the home of '24 Hours in A&E'.

You can find opportunities in a wide range of occupations and professions, from front-line doctors and nurses through to other health professionals, and essential support and corporate services - all working together to provide outstanding care every time for patients, and the communities we serve.