Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse / Senior Sister

This is a pivotal leadership post within our Acute Dialysis service, 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., 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.

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