
Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Evidence of well-developed IT sills using a wide range of programmes / packages
- Other
Good time management skills and flexible approach to work.
- Other
Able to meet the physical demands of the role such as moving and handling of patients, operating and maintaining clinical and training equipment.
- Other
Able to apply and sustain mental effort required to carry out detailed work requiring high levels of concentration, attention to detail and effective time management.
- Other
Ability to work under own initiative to add value and contribute to business success.
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of managing a varying aspects of a patient’s care within a Renal Speciality
- Experience
Experience of supervising, teaching, mentoring and developing staff
- Experience
Experience of working in partnership with all levels of staff, evidencing the ability to plan and co-ordinate the provision of care
- Experience
Able to demonstrate ability to deliver training and education to patients
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstrable evidence clinical skills required within service / speciality
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to analyse and interpret information from patient assessment and interventions, and freedom to act in managing patients ‘care
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and resilience when the service is under pressure.
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative, as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Understanding of the theory and application of Clinical Governance
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Commitment to CPD practices for own development, and the development & support of others
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstrates attitudes and behaviours which reflect the organisational CARE values and role model these to others.
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC)
- Education, Qualifications & Training
First Level degree (HEI Level 6) or equivalent, in undergraduate base profession
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of developing and implementing policies and protocols
- Experience
Demonstrate an awareness of risk management
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Understanding of the principles of effective budgetary management
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Specialist post-graduate education
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Qualifications, or training relevant to speciality area / clinical practice
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Mentoring, Facilitating Workplace Learning or Clinical Supervision Qualification
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Leadership course / qualification
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Registered with NMC as an Independent / Supplementary Prescriber (if required within the service) or willing to undertake training
Job overview
Senior Staff Nurse (Renal Windsor) - FT 12 mths - Maternity Cover
We are looking for forward thinking, dynamic and enthusiastic individual who has proven experience renal haemodialysis with evidence of leadership and management, and who has Advance Renal Nursing qualification and is working towards leadership competencies.
We will support you through the Senior Staff Nurse Development pathway. Opportunities for further academic education are always supported within the renal department.
Main duties of the job
We are offering an opportunity for a motivated individual with the drive and enthusiasm to develop as a Senior Staff Nurse in Windsor Dialysis Unit. You will be fully supported in your development.
You must have a proven track record of progressive leadership and development. Be an effective role model, self-motivated, passionate in your job, is driven and adaptable to cope with continuously changing services.
You should possess excellent communication skills, be visible and accessible with quality and standards as your priority. You will need to be flexible, learn to be resilient in order to cope with the demands of the role. In addition you must be adaptable to change and influence your team members to enable you to implement and evaluate change in working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached.
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 Senior Staff Nurse (Renal Windsor) - FT 12 mths with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover - Flexible working pattern, early, middle and twilight). The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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