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Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience
Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Experience
Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Experience
Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Experience
Ability to plan and prioritise workload Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Experience
Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Experience
Ability to supervise unregistered staff
- Experience
Ability to work well within a team
- Skills and aptitudes
Knowledge of risk management improvement
- Skills and aptitudes
Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- Skills and aptitudes
To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
- Skills and aptitudes
Ability to supervise unregistered staff
- Royal Free World Class
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
- Personal Qualities & Attributes
Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Personal Qualities & Attributes
Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Personal Qualities & Attributes
Enthusiastic and assertive
- Personal Qualities & Attributes
Adaptable to change
- Personal Qualities & Attributes
Diplomatic and calm To be flexible and approachable Ability to work rotating shifts
- Education & professional Qualifications
First Level Registration
- Education & professional Qualifications
Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education & professional Qualifications
Post qualification in relevant speciality
- Education & professional Qualifications
Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Job overview
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Renal Unit within the Private Practice at the Royal Free Hospital.
Our unit provides three specialist renal services:
Haemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasma Exchange
We provide a unique and highly specialised service within the private healthcare sector, caring for a diverse patient population that includes both local and international patients.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated renal nurse with demonstrable experience in haemodialysis and proficiency in at least one of the other specialist services listed above. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a high standard of patient-centred care while working effectively within our specialist multidisciplinary team.
We are committed to supporting the professional development of our nursing staff. Comprehensive training and opportunities for upskilling will be provided, including access to relevant renal courses and appropriate in-house training programmes, depending on individual experience and development needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced renal nurse to further develop their specialist skills within a unique and dynamic private renal service.
Essential skills: Haemodialysis trained
Desirable skills: Peritoneal Dialysis or Plasma exchange training or relevant experience
Main duties of the job
The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.
*** Active NMC PIN and dialysis experience only applicants. ***
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 5 Staff Nurse with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Oct 2026.
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