Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Sister (Albert Ward - Renal)
The closing date is 22 November 2026
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Job summary
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 specialized 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 utilization and target alignment.
• Line Management & Leadership: Provide day-to-day team leadership, managing objective setting, performance reviews, PDPs, skill-mix optimization, 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.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 193-8307621NCG
Job locations: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training

• Essential: 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; Academic development; Renal experience working within a service for minimum of 3 years
• Desirable: Qualification in speciality may be advantageous- renal course level 6 or 7

Experience

• Essential: 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
• Desirable: Experience of Leadership/Management; Experience of successful Change Management

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Essential: 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Renal Lead Nurse, Rizhuanah Wiles, rizhuanah.wiles2@nhs.net, 07717183535
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