University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Renal Sister / Charge Nurse
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About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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About the Trust
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. Pathway To Excellence® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
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.
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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.
Application Information
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.
Immunisation and Vaccination: Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Abigail Waddell
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: abigail.waddell@uhcw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02476967688
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