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Job summary

Main area
NHS Renal Nursing
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent: The role will be paid at a band 5 rate if the postholder is working towards the V300 qualification, once V300 qualification gained postholder will be paid at band 6 rate
Hours
  • Part time
  • Job share
18.75 hours per week
Job ref
164-7321439
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nottingham City Hospital
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 Per annum pro rota
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/07/2025 23:59

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Renal Nurse Specialist - Anaemia

Band 6

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated individual to our Renal Anaemia Service who has a passion for optimising care for adults with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

 

You will have at least 3 years post-registration experience of nursing, preferably within a renal clinical setting, and hold a V300 independent prescribing qualification.  Consideration may be given to those working towards it

 

The successful applicant will independently review, assess and amend patient medications in the management of anaemia of CKD and will work in collaboration with members of the multi-professional team and external agencies in co-ordinating a smooth and efficient pathway of care for our renal patients. You will be an expert resource to patients, carers and clinical teams in relation to anaemia in CKD within our services

 

You will working within a small, friendly and supportive team of specialist nurses. Your role will include working autonomously, managing a caseload of patients across our renal services. Primarily based at Nottingham University Hospitals City Campus you may also be required to travel to Kings Mill Campus. Your shift pattern will be determined by negotiation and can be flexible at times

 

If you are looking for a new challenge, want to develop your clinical expertise and specialise in renal anaemia, want to improve your skills in teaching, leadership, and quality improvement then we would like to hear from you

 

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please read the job description and person specification documents

 

To work within a specialist nursing team, maintaining and developing a quality service for patients receiving renal care

 

You will manage, develop and ensure delivery of high-quality care.  You will act as a clinical expert within the field of anaemia in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).  You will support the Band 7 Renal Anaemia Nurse Specialists in providing an anaemia management service for adult patients with CKD and Heart Failure.  You will also co-ordinate with SDEC services and administer IV Iron/Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents to our renal patients where needed

 

·        Take responsibility for the care of a caseload of patients in outpatient settings

 

·        Administer IV Iron and S/C Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents, teach and support patients and carers with anaemia treatment. Review, analyse and interpret lab results in order to analyse treatment requirements and evaluate treatment efficacy

 

·       Independently make dose changes to drugs used in the management of anaemia of CKD for patients who have already been initiated on treatment for their anaemia of CKD

 

·     To provide clinical expertise and skills in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of anaemia treatment plans. Collaborating with other members of the multi-professional team both within and outside the specialty, where appropriate, to ensure best outcomes

 

 

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population.  We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH.  We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH)

Our values are: Caring and Helpful; Safe and Vigilant for our patients and colleagues; Being Clinically Excellent and  driving innovation to meet the needs of our patients; Using our Resources wisely whilst; Providing Quality products, services and experiences for staff and patients.

Some of the benefits of working for our organisation include:

  • Flexible working
  • Opportunities for to be innovative/creative in the workplace
  • Friendly and supportive work colleagues within the team
  • Salary sacrifice schemes
  • Cycle to work and travel

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification documents for key duties and responsibilities.

You'll join a very dynamic, proactive and innovative team who are proud of the service they deliver

We're looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and highly driven individual to join our friendly and professional team. There is excellent support for ongoing learning needs, in teaching, audits, leadership and service improvement.  The anaemia team are a very cohesive group of individuals who support each other and support a culture of teamwork within the department. The Anaemia Nurse Specialists are actively encouraged to participate in National and International Nursing and Condition Specific Specialist Groups and Organisations.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 3 years post-registration
  • Competent in administering intravenous drugs
  • Venepuncture competence
  • Demonstrate evidence of team working
Desirable criteria
  • IV iron administration
  • Knowledge of prevention of blood borne virus guidelines

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current level one NMC Registration
  • First level degree in nursing or relevant health related subject
  • V300 prescribing qualification or working towards it
  • Nursing teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced Renal Course
  • Completion of all local competency packages including anaphylaxis and consent

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to work independently within a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to adapt communication to a wide variety of patient abilities and needs
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
  • Audit and research within the clinical area

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to independently assess and interpret signs and symptoms and to take appropriate action
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of data collection and analysis

Physical skills

Essential criteria
  • Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties

Commitment to trust values and behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to organise and prioritise own workload and manage time appropriately
Desirable criteria
  • Co-ordinate the management of the nurse led clinics

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria
  • Able to work flexibly and adapt according to the needs of the service
  • Enthusiastic and well motivated
Desirable criteria
  • Possession of full UK driving licence
  • Access to a reliable vehicle

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Hilda Devassy
Job title
Matron for Renal & Transplant Medicine
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07812 279 488
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