Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary
This is a pivotal leadership post within our Renal Networks service, based at Barnet Renal Dialysis Unit, directly contributing to safe, high-quality patient care, clinical governance, and the professional growth of our team. You will provide visible day-to-day leadership for nursing staff, oversee the delivery of specialist renal care, manage unit resources effectively, and work collaboratively across disciplines to drive improvements in patient outcomes and service efficiency. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who acts as a positive role model for our team of nurses and nursing assistants. You must be confident, committed to hands-on clinical practice, and able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional and personal development. Excellent communication and people-management skills, alongside a clear dedication to maintaining high standards of care, are essential.

Main duties of the job
Clinical Leadership & Practice: Deliver and oversee safe, evidence-based acute dialysis care; act as an expert practitioner, ensuring compliance with NMC standards, renal guidelines, infection control, and emergency protocols.

Team Leadership & Role Modelling: Lead, motivate, and support nurses and nursing assistants; foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

Professional Development: Provide mentorship, clinical supervision, and learning opportunities; actively pursue your own CPD and encourage the same across the team.

Operational & Resource Management: Manage staffing, rotas, equipment, and budgets to ensure smooth, cost-effective, safe service delivery.

Collaboration & Quality: Work closely with nephrologists and multidisciplinary teams; lead audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement to enhance patient experience and outcomes.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details
Date posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year
Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-8188286
Job locations: Barnet Renal Dialysis Unit, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Person Specification
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Education and professional qualifications
Essential

• 1st Level registration with NMC
• First Level Degree in Nursing or working towards
• Recognized teaching or mentorship qualifications.
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty (renal course or equivalent)

Desirable

• Advanced assessment skills or working towards

Experience
Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in area of renal specialty
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Recent senior nursing experience in a renal/haemodialysis setting
• Current / relevant experience in teaching, mentoring and staff development.
• Proven evidence of improving patient experience

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams

Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• Skills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients with complex health needs.
• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence.
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize and to work to deadlines.
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance.
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams.
• Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management.
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met.
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills.

Personal qualities and attributes
Essential

• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
• Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues.
• Diplomatic and calm
• To be flexible and approachable

Other
Essential

• Flexible to meet the needs of the service

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 Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Barnet Renal Dialysis Unit, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Nursing (Interim)- NURT
Joel Delfin
j.delfin@nhs.net
07876235995

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.