Closing date: 17 August 2026
Job Summary
Internal Only
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Main Dialysis Unit. We are looking for a person who is passionate about renal nursing and facilitating a good patient experience. You need to be enthusiastic and professional with a good work ethic. You should also be committed to delivering high standards of patient care and an ability to think quickly on your feet is vital. Any potential applicants would need to be an experienced band 5 nurse with minimum 2 years HD experience with renal course or working towards attaining one. You need to be passionate about demonstrating quality patient care, and have a clear vision of leading a team with minimal supervision.

Duties will include:

• Staff management responsibilities: recruitment, induction, training, absence management and performance management
• Delivering high quality dialysis
• Monitoring nursing standards, ensuring compliance with the NMC Code
• Liaison with other dialysis unit managers in the Oxford Kidney Unit
• Conducting dialysis assurance and Health and Safety audits, identifying areas for improvement

About us
Successful candidates can look forward to working in a professional environment with teams that are passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families. There are also many opportunities for personal and professional development for candidates who shine and are committed to progressing in a caring career within the NHS.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here.

Job responsibilities
You will need to be self-motivated and have the ability to motivate and move forward a team of nurses to optimise and enhance patient care. You should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of health care delivery and a patient centred approach to care.

To be successful, you will need to be a qualified RN with a valid NMC registration. You will also need the appropriate skills in communication, organisation, leadership, and some HR experience. You must have excellent customer care, communication and interpersonal skills and be flexible and able to adapt to and support change.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse (UKCC)

Desirable

• Educated to degree level
• Renal Course or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of personal & professional development
• Experience of caring for renal patients
• Dialysis experience

Desirable

• Medical ward experience
• Home Haemodialysis training experience

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.