Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Renal Nurse

The closing date is 10 February 2026

Job summary

Renal Nurse - Band 5 - Fixed Term

Under the supervision of Sister/Charge Nurse is accountable for the total provision, organisation and direction of the nursing care for the patient in his/her care.

Assesses, plans and implements specialised packages of nursing of care to patients as the named nurse.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of Sister/Charge Nurse is accountable for the total provision, organisation and direction of the nursing care for the patient in his/her care. Assesses, plans and implements specialised packages of nursing of care to patients as the named nurse

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7524670-RB-SK

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM51AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of Sister/Charge Nurse is accountable for the total provision, organisation and direction of the nursing care for the patient in his/her care.

Assesses, plans and implements specialised packages of nursing of care to patients as the named nurse.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of Sister/Charge Nurse is accountable for the total provision, organisation and direction of the nursing care for the patient in his/her care.

Assesses, plans and implements specialised packages of nursing of care to patients as the named nurse.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Healthcare experience Evidence-based practice

Desirable

  • Previous experience in renal nursing Acute NHS hospital experience

Training and experience

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse

Desirable

  • Competence in additional technical skills (e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, dialysis) Diploma or degree
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Healthcare experience Evidence-based practice

Desirable

  • Previous experience in renal nursing Acute NHS hospital experience

Training and experience

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse

Desirable

  • Competence in additional technical skills (e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, dialysis) Diploma or degree

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM51AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM51AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Theresa Breslin

theresabreslin@nhs.net

02082963530

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7524670-RB-SK

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM51AA


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