Renal Assessment Unit Staff Nurse – Band 5

Staff Nurse – Renal Assessment Unit (Band
5)

We are currently seeking a band 5 staff nurse to join our Renal Assessment Unit at the Royal London Hospital. We take immense pride in delivering exceptional care to our renal patients and are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated nurse.

Interest in renal nursing, ability to work in a fast‑paced assessment unit, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering care to a high standard. Renal experience or prior experience in an Assessment Unit is desirable, and the ability to perform venepuncture and cannulation is required.

Work a 7 am to 7 pm shift pattern from Monday to Friday, moving to Saturdays in the future. Provide nursing care to patients coming in for day surgery, transfusions and clinic appointments.

Barts Health is home to the UK’s largest renal & haemodialysis unit, offering nurses the unique opportunity to work across a wide variety of clinical specialties and to advance their professional development.

• Medical
• Surgical
• Critical Care
• Transplantation
• Community Dialysis
• Acute Dialysis
• Research
• Palliative Care
• Renal Assessment
• Living Donation
• Acute Kidney Injury
• Chronic Kidney Disease

Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care. We commit to inclusion, dignity, respect and an equitable working environment. We work together guided by our WeCare values.

• Provide direct nursing care to renal patients in the assessment unit.
• Conduct venepuncture and cannulation procedures.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient‑focused care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support clinical documentation.
• Work within a large nursing team and comply with unit protocols.

• Registered Nurse, band 5 level.
• Prior renal nursing or assessment unit experience preferred.
• Proficient in venepuncture and cannulation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026.