Job summary
- Main area
- Nephrology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 130-NMR105-0626
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Morriston Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
CKD nurse specialist
Band 6
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
The post holder will provide specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership deploying their specialist theoretical and practical knowledge to;
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care.
• Provide specialist advice and excellent clinical practice.
• Work autonomously as a lone worker in the community.
• Provide specialist education to patients, their families and support new members of staff and students to develop their knowledge.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues.
• Demonstrate the Health Board’s values and ensure that others demonstrate the same values.
Main duties of the job
• Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team and provide specialist nursing advice as appropriate to own areas of expertise.
• Be visible and accessible in the clinical area to the nursing and wider multidisciplinary team, patients and service users.
• Monitor and evaluate the standards of care provided.
work autonomously as a lone worker as per trust policy
Provide accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information to patients and their families to ensure they make the best decision regarding modality.
This is a teaching post which involves travel within the regional area of South West Wales as a lone worker as per trust policy
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Work autonomously as well as part of the wider MDT
As a regional centre you will be required to commute and lone work in the community covering the demographical area of South and West Wales
Provide education of all modalities and support patients and their families in making an informed decision
Be flexible in your approach to ensure patients receive information tailored to their needs in an open and honest environment where they can ask questions and speak freely to elevate their concerns
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 2 years renal experience
- Registered NMC nurse
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification or relevant expierience
- Renal course
Qualifications & Experience
Essential criteria
- • Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration Bachelor’s Degree
- • Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
- • Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement
Desirable criteria
- • Ability to travel to all areas in a timely manner
- • Ability to use electronic systems-IT skills
- Teaching qualification or relevant experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lynda Thomas
- Job title
- Home Therapies manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 986731
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