Band 8a Matron for Renal Dialysis Network

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 8a Matron for Renal Dialysis Network The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary A rare opportunity to join our Renal Dialysis Network Services in a senior leadership role. This post offers the chance to make a direct and meaningful contribution to safe, high-quality patient care, robust clinical governance, and the professional development of our nursing team. The successful candidate will provide visible day-to-day leadership to nursing staff and nursing assistants, oversee the delivery of specialist renal care, and ensure resources within the unit are managed effectively. Working collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines, you will lead initiatives that improve patient outcomes, enhance service efficiency, and maintain the highest standards of care. We are seeking an experienced senior renal nurse who is confident, approachable and committed to hands-on clinical practice. You will act as a positive role model for the wider team and be able to demonstrate ongoing professional and personal development. Excellent communication, leadership and people-management skills are essential, alongside a clear commitment to supporting colleagues and delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. This exciting role will also contribute to admission avoidance for our service users and provide an important platform for innovation and quality improvement across the renal service. We welcome applications from suitably experienced candidates who are passionate about renal nursing and ready to take the next step in their leadership career. Main duties of the job Clinical Leadership & Practice Lead safe, evidence-based dialysis care; ensure compliance with NMC, UKKA, infection control, and emergency standards Act as renal expert; assure patient safety, review complex care, and govern incidents & ris Team Leadership & Development Lead, motivate, and support the dialysis team; foster accountability, teamwork, wellbeing, and improvement Provide supervision, mentorship, and CPD; role-model professional standard Operational & Resource Management Manage staffing, rotas, skill mix, equipment, and budgets for safe, efficient service delivery Oversee daily operations, capacity, patient flow, and health & safety compliance Quality, Governance & Collaboration Lead audit, clinical governance, QI, and renal KPI monitoring; drive patient experience & outcomes Work closely with nephrologists & MDT; manage feedback/complaints & support CQC readiness About us 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 For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Details Date posted 05 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 3