Job summary
Are You an Experienced Nurse Ready to Step Up?

Seeking a Dynamic deputy team lead to work with us here at the Renal Unit RCHT. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Unit Manger and deputy team by overseeing day to day operations of the Renal Unit, leading and mentoring the nursing team and ensuring high standards of patient care are delivered in a complex and demanding environment. This role involves clinical responsibility, team management, contributing to professional development, and deputising for the senior leadership when necessary.

Main duties of the job

• To work as an experienced, skilled member of the team, providing a high standard of holistic patient centred care to patients and families.
• Ability to promote patient centred care and establish good relationships with patients and carers.
• To communicate effectively at all levels with the multidisciplinary team. To be able to take charge on a shift-by-shift basis
• To manage a team of both registered and unregistered nursing staff.
• To be able to act as the lead nurse in an emergency.
• To Identify and develop extended roles.
• To be able to manage the patient flow within the department.
• Demonstrate a "can do attitude" consistent with RCHT values.

DESIRABLE SPECIALIST AREA REQUIREMENT

• Previous management experience
• Clinical competence and excellence in caring for patients undergoing haemodialysis
• Knowledge & competence in caring for acutely unwell patients on dialysis
• Knowledge & competence in caring for patients on long term dialysis
• Knowledge & competence in caring for haemodialysis vascular and line access
• Knowledge and competence to discuss renal treatment options with patients and families; providing relevant support, education, and advice so that patients can make an informed choice.
• Knowledge and competence to develop and support junior staff and nurses.

About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Details
Date posted
11 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

pa pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
156-8015676

Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Right to work in the UK

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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse / Current registration
• Practice Supervisor or working towards

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Post registration course in relevant speciality or working towards / willingness to undertake.

Experience
Essential

• Post registration experience in the speciality
• Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing
• Experience of mentoring

Desirable

• Understanding of audit and research methodologies
• Previous management experience
• Experience of assessing students as a practice supervisor

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Renal Unit Team Lead

Claudia Mills

claudiamills@nhs.net

01872252888

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.