About this role
Job summary
The Renal Department offers a unique and rewarding environment, providing excellent opportunities to develop specialist skills in renal care. Located off-site from the main hospital, the unit benefits from convenient access, including ample parking and strong road links.
The NNKC delivers nurse-led care for patients requiring haemodialysis. Operated by Fresenius in partnership with the NHS, the centre is a modern, state-of-the-art facility that has been established for six years.
The Kidney Centre currently supports up to 100 haemodialysis patients per day. It is staffed by a friendly, dedicated, and highly committed nursing team, led by Senior Sister Emily Dicker, with medical oversight provided by a Consultant from Norwich.
The Centre forms part of the wider Norfolk Renal Services network, which includes the inpatient renal ward at NNUH and the outpatient haemodialysis unit in Cromer.
In this role, you will lead the outpatient haemodialysis service, working closely with the Renal Matron and senior nursing colleagues across Langley Ward, the Home Therapy Team, and the satellite dialysis unit in Cromer. You will guide a dynamic and forward-thinking team, fostering the development of their skills, knowledge, and overall workplace experience--ultimately ensuring the highest standard of care and outcomes for patients.
Main duties of the job
As the post holder, you will provide clinical and operational leadership within the outpatient haemodialysis unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care. You will be responsible for coordinating daily activity, managing staff and resources effectively, and maintaining a positive, supportive environment for both patients and colleagues.
You will lead and develop a skilled nursing team, promoting continuous professional development, maintaining clinical standards, and ensuring compliance with Trust policies and best practice guidelines. Working collaboratively with the Renal Matron, multidisciplinary teams, and partner organisations, you will contribute to the ongoing improvement of renal services across the wider network.
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills are essential, alongside a commitment to delivering compassionate care and driving service excellence. The ability to make sound clinical and operational decisions in a fast-paced environment is key to success in this role.
Interview date 9th June 2026
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence. Assist the Ward/ Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice. Carry out and advise/ supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care. Carry out daily personal care of patients. To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/ Department Sister/ Charge Nurse. To ensure the patient administration systems e.g. PAS are updated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality. To ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct. To ensure the confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic) is maintained, whilst being aware of the Freedom of Information Act. To co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients within the plan of care and to promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team. Effectively communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to the multi-disciplinary team gaining their co-operation.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register Post registration qualification experience relevant to the clinical area.
Experience Essential
Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the speciality. Experience of managing and leading a clinical area.
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attitude, aptitude Essential
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)