Overview
In this Band 7 Unit Manager role you will lead the haemodialysis service across a regional renal network, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient service delivery. You’ll manage an enthusiastic nursing team, collaborate with the MDT, and drive development and governance across the renal unit. The role combines frontline clinical leadership with service development and staff development, underpinning excellent outcomes for patients with kidney disease. You will be pivotal in expanding and sustaining a high-standard renal service within a large NHS Trust.
Pay / Benefits
- development opportunities
- opportunity to influence a large renal service
- NHS Band 7 salary
- permanent contract
Responsibilities
- Lead the clinical team to plan and deliver safe haemodialysis care in line with protocols
- Provide professional nursing leadership and foster MDT collaboration
- Oversee staff training and ensure clinical updates across the team
- Manage staff rotas, sick leave, and annual leave
- Drive service development and expansion in partnership with matron and stakeholders
- Oversee staff appraisals and personal development plans
- Ensure consistent standards of care through holistic management
- Coordinate audits and liaise with satellite units for smooth patient transitions
- Support the MDT to deliver efficient, adequate haemodialysis services
- Be proactive in identifying positive changes to the service
Key requirements
- NMC registration
- Mentorship qualification
- Renal post-registration qualification
- Degree in Nursing or higher
- Leadership and development programme equivalent to Internal Band 6
- Desirable: Level 4 ILM or equivalent
- leadership
- teamwork and collaboration
- communication
- haemodialysis
- IV medications administration
- cannulation
Renal Unit Manager in Preston employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
