Renal Unit Manager

• To work at a senior level within the department using clinical skills and knowledge to give advice and support to staff, patients and relatives.
• Leading the clinical team in planning effective, timely and safe haemodialysis care in line with Trust/departmental protocols.
• Provide professional leadership within the nursing environment and foster collaborative partnerships with the multi-professional team.
• Actively participate in the development and delivery of appropriate training for all staff, ensuring all staff are updated clinically and professionally.
• Lead the nursing service within the department to ensure there are consistent standards of care using an holistic approach.
• Manage staff rotas, annual leave and sickness/absence appropriately.
• Take an active role in delivery of renal services, including the development and expansion of the service, working with the matron and key stakeholders.
• Manage the appraisal system for the staff with personal development plans and reviews.
• Work closely with all members of the MDT

• Management of staffing throughout the department.
• Management of sickness, absence and annual leave of staff.
• Management of staff appraisals.
• Leading the team of staff to maintain standards of care across the department.
• Work closely with the MDT to ensure delivery of efficient, adequate haemodialysis.
• Overseeing of all audits for the department.
• Close liaison with renal satellite units across the service to ensure smooth transition of patient care between areas.
• Oversee staff training to ensure all staff members are updated clinically and professionally.
• Be proactive in the development of the service and bringing about positive change.

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration
• Mentorship qualification
• Post Registration Qualifications - Renal Course
• Degree in Nursing or higher
• Successful completion of a leadership and development programme equivalent to the Internal Band 6 Leadership and Development programme

Essential

• Able to perform clinical duties commensurate to that of the role - haemodialysis, IV medications, Cannulation.
• Ability to Implement changes within nursing practice
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Safeguarding and the relevance of these to practice
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ethical issues
• Evidence of clinical competence in area of renal and haemodialysis