CKD Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS

  • Plymouth
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and self-motivated nurse to join the chronic kidney disease (CKD) team at DerrifordThis is an exciting role working within an established team alongside our wider multi-disciplinary care providers allowing us to provide a high level of support to both patients and their families across Devon and Cornwall.You will be required to review patients in a variety of clinical settings; these include but are not limited to both the outpatient and inpatient setting therefore a full driving license and access to own car is essential and the ability to adapt your clinical caseload accordingly.We are looking to recruit a registered nurse who has demonstrable experience in the renal setting as there is a strong commitment to education and health promotion by adhering to regional and national strategies and guidelines with emphasis on advanced practice within this role.This is a challenging and rewarding position, where you will be given every opportunity to develop your potential. You will undergo a structured orientation programme . On call work from home is part of the registered nurses role where the CKD nurse will be expected to provide a prospective 3 in a six week period, once established into the role.Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.Main duties of the job
  • Management of the CKD team in the absence of the Band 7
  • Ensure cross cover is provided for the patient caseload when colleagues are on leave
  • Undertake the appraisals and sickness management of junior colleagues
  • Undertake nurse led CKD clinics on site and at peripheral hospitals
  • In the absence of the team lead to be responsible for ensuring resources are used effectively within
  • the clinical environment
  • Assist the transplant team with the on call transplant co-ordinator role
  • Undertake home visits when required
About usWe are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum, Pro Rata if part-timeContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number216-EG-M7377783Job locationsDerriford HospitalDerriford RoadPlymouthPL6 8DHJob descriptionJob responsibilities1. To ensure all CKD patients starting renal replacement therapy have had all the appropriate educationto allow them to have an informed choice of their options for renal replacement therapy2. Mange the CKD team in the absence of the manager3. Undertake the co-ordination and the management of CKD patients with renal anaemia4. Implement individual education programmes for patients and carers entering the pathway5. Assist with continuing development of health promotion for CKD patients6. Undertake the continuing development of the End of Life care (EOL) for CKD patients7. Constantly updating one own knowledge , recognising the importance of a critical approach to researchand developments in nursing8. Be actively involved in research & clinical audit within the clinical area of CKD/renal9. Assist in identifying all potential recipients for transplantation work these patients up for referral10. Participate in the transplant on call rota11. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and participate and participate in the induction ofnew staff to renal Job descriptionJob responsibilities1. To ensure all CKD patients starting renal replacement therapy have had all the appropriate educationto allow them to have an informed choice of their options for renal replacement therapy2. Mange the CKD team in the absence of the manager3. Undertake the co-ordination and the management of CKD patients with renal anaemia4. Implement individual education programmes for patients and carers entering the pathway5. Assist with continuing development of health promotion for CKD patients6. Undertake the continuing development of the End of Life care (EOL) for CKD patients7. Constantly updating one own knowledge , recognising the importance of a critical approach to researchand developments in nursing8. Be actively involved in research & clinical audit within the clinical area of CKD/renal9. Assist in identifying all potential recipients for transplantation work these patients up for referral10. Participate in the transplant on call rota11. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and participate and participate in the induction ofnew staff to renalPerson SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssential
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role
  • Demonstrable continuous personal and professional and academic development
Desirable
  • Demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity
QualificationsEssential
  • NMC Registration
  • Post reg. specialist qualification or equivalent where appropriate
Desirable
  • Demonstrable experience at managing a renal service development
Aptitude & AbilitiesEssential
  • Good communication skills, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
  • Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals
Desirable
  • Ability to facilitate change within the work area
Person SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssential
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role
  • Demonstrable continuous personal and professional and academic development
Desirable
  • Demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity
QualificationsEssential
  • NMC Registration
  • Post reg. specialist qualification or equivalent where appropriate
Desirable
  • Demonstrable experience at managing a renal service development
Aptitude & AbilitiesEssential
  • Good communication skills, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
  • Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals
Desirable
  • Ability to facilitate change within the work area

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