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Job summary

Main area
Renal
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
35.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday days)
Job ref
344-5278KCH
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Town
Canterbury
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/02/2026 23:59

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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Advanced Kidney Care Nurse Specialist

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team of specialist Renal nurses. We are looking for a self-confident and motivated person to join us in the provision of a nurse-led service covering clinics and managing caseloads across our Renal units in East and West Kent.

 

This post is a combination of patient-facing and office-based work requiring excellent clinical, communication and IT skills.

 

Applicants need experience of Multidisciplinary working and be able to work effectively, both independently as well as within a team environment.

 

Experience of teaching junior colleagues and patients on an individual and also in a group setting would be very advantageous, as we contribute to a robust in-house education programme and also deliver patient group education sessions.

 

This post offers regular working hours covering office/clinic hours (approximately 08.00-17.30) Mondays to Fridays.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a member of the Advanced Kidney Care nursing team. Working across East and West Kent to ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs.
• Assess, co-ordinate and deliver appropriate care interventions for a complex group of patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) incorporating anaemia management, hepatitis B vaccinations, education of patients and their carers (individual/group settings), renal transplant work-up .
• Manage own caseload of patients, working closely with Consultant Nephrologists and the Advanced Kidney Care team leaders.
• Education and training of renal and non-renal nurses
• Assisting in on going and future audit & research projects within the department

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Deliver person centred care including; planning, assessment, treatment and evaluation of appropriate clinical interventions within a speciality and generic caseload.

Travelling to and running nurse-led clinics in Canterbury Renal Outpatients Department and Satellite Renal Units across East and West Kent. 

IV iron administration

Giving IM Hep B vaccinations

Starting patients on home-based anaemia treatments (Erythropoeisis Stimulating Agents and HIF-PH inhibitors) 

Delivering ASK consultations - providing clear, concise education & support to patients to facilitate informed decision making regarding their future treatment choices.

Assisting in group educations for patient + carers

Monitoring of bloods & ordering relevant anaemia treatments including screening of prescriptions/ making treatment adjustments for own caseload of patients.

Ensuring Renal Transplant work-up blood tests are up to date who patients are pursuing this treatment option.

See main Job description for more details:-

Person specification

Clinical skills and experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post graduate healthcare experience, equivalent to L6 across a range of clinical specialties.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within Kidney care aligned to the four pillars of practice.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Venepuncture & cannulation skills & IV drug administration.
  • IT skills relevant to digital healthcare and role
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of nurse-led clinics
  • Teaching and facilitation skills
  • Confidence in public speaking

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC registration
  • Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or plans to complete degree programme
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within kidney care
  • Minimum 2 years nursing experience within kidney care
Desirable criteria
  • Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
  • Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification
  • Member of relevant royal college, professional society

Governance

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of professional issues and current Healthcare relating to Quality Governance, NICE and CQC, GIRFT
  • Awareness of quality governance, clinical effectiveness patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical Audit skills and experience relevant to role
  • Ability to access & record information using various IT systems

Personal/professional attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work within a team to achieving goals and motivate others
  • Ability to work under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care
  • Demonstrate knowledge of change management and impact

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between EKHUFT, Medway and Maidstone sites & carry out community visits
  • Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
  • Commitment to equity and diversity
  • Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach Upholds and role models the Trust values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carol Whitehead
Job title
Advanced Kidney Care Specialist Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01227783019
Additional information

Eris Hudaya

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