Unit Manager

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

To act as a professional role model

To lead and co-ordinate the nursing team, taking continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area

To have continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care

To ensure a high standard of nursing care and the well being of patients at all times

To be responsible for the development, teaching, appraisal and well- being of all staff, both trained and untrained

To be responsible for managing the designated budgets

To work as an advanced practitioner and effectively deliver an expert nursing service within the specialist area

To manage a caseload of patients/clients

To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support

To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines

To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients

Main duties of the job

To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Trust Policies and Procedures

To act as an expert for the care of a specified group of patients, providing effective leadership and acting as a positive role model

To set agreed standards of nursing care and to monitor them and take action to improve if necessary

To communicate effectively with patients, their relatives and carers and all healthcare personnel

To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, taking every opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.

To promote a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to care, ensuring continuity of care

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • Relevant post-registration renal qualification (ENB 136 / Renal trained)
  • Significant experience in Dialysis
  • Mentorship training or equivalent
  • NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse
  • Degree (BSc) or equivalent in a health related subject, or working towards
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Computer literacy & IT knowledge

Desirable

  • Demonstrates evidence of developing innovative practice and of being proactive in the management of change

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 8 August 2026

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