Job summary
The Band 6 Renal Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality specialist nursing care to patients with acute and chronic kidney disease. The post holder will coordinate and manage patient care within the renal service, including haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation, and nephrology care pathways. The nurse will act as a clinical leader, supporting junior staff, promoting evidence-based practice, and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with renal conditions.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and blood products in accordance with local policies.
• Recognise and manage deteriorating patients, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Support patients and families with education regarding kidney disease, dialysis, transplantation, and self-management.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with professional standards.
• Act as nurse in charge of the ward when required.
• Supervise, support, and mentor Band 5 nurses, healthcare support workers, and students.
• Participate in staff appraisals, training and competency assessments as delegated.
• Assist in managing staffing levels and workload allocation.
• Promote a positive learning environment and contribute to staff development.
• Work alongside Renal MDT and taking part in daily board rounds to improve patient outcomes.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to act as a leader and role model to their colleagues.
• They will need to be able to work as nurse in charge whilst coordinating with bed managers and site team.
• The job role also entails ensuring safer staffing levels and providing support to staff on day to day basis.
• They will need to monitor clinical standards and implement change to improve patient safety. As part of this they will be expected participate in audits, patient safety investigations and complete incident reports.
• They will have knowledge of the Accreditation for Care Excellence framework and ensure these standards are implemented on the ward.
• There will also be a requirement to deputise for the Ward Manager where necessary and support the ward manager with managing staff attendance and performance.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Study at level 6 (degree / diploma)
• Current Professional Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Relevant qualification according to speciality
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Desirable

• Health Assessment

Experience
Essential

• Professional clinical experience in appropriate specialty
• Ability to successfully manage people and change

Desirable

• Experience in HR and Management Related Issues
• Experience in research and audit
• Resource Management

Knowledge
Essential

• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice
• A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures
• Knowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Desirable

• A good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS.
• Experience in Policy/Service Development

Skills
Essential

• Patient focused
• Excellent communication skills
• IT skills
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
• Good management of own and others time
• Able to use initiative and make decisions
• Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values.
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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.

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.

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

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Abigail Waddell, Ward Manager, abigail.waddell@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476967688