Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen at St James Hospital within Renal Services.
We are looking for a motivated, forward thinking nurse with the ability to
work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating excellent
communication skills. Applicants are required to have:- Significant
post-registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent, some of which should be
within renal medicine. Recognised Teaching/Assessment qualification.
Recognised independent prescriber qualification, or willingness to undertake.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Evidence of
multidisciplinary team working. The ability to work both autonomously, and as
part of a team. A full UK Driving Licence. There is the opportunity for
professional development and an individualised in-service induction package
will be available for the successful applicant, supported by the Renal Unit
Clinical Education Team. For further information please contact Jane Hill,
CNS Team Leader on 0113 2067185.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
07/05/2025
Planned Interview
Date
14/05/2025
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be responsible, alongside two other, established, CNS, for
patients with chronic kidney disease within community clinics located in GP
practices across Leeds and Mid-Yorkshire. The post-holder will be part of a
team responsible for anaemia management of the patients reviewed within these
clinics. The post holder will demonstrate evidence-based care in the
independent assessment, care planning, treatment and evaluation of a patient
group presenting with stable chronic kidney disease, within agreed protocols.
The nurse led clinics are both face to face and telephone, and are
facilitated by Consultant Nephrologists. In addition to the commitment to
outpatient review of patients, the post holder will assist in the promotion
of developments of chronic kidney care in both primary care and the
community.
About us
The
Leeds Renal Services lies within the Abdominal Medicine Surgery (AMS)
Clinical Service unit at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust. The renal service
receives referrals for adults for the management and treatment of disorders
of the kidney. The spectrum of disease ranges from mild disorders to life
threatening conditions. All the renal consultants see patients with general
nephrological problems and, in addition, have their own special interests.
The main renal unit is at St James's University Hospital, where inpatient,
outpatient, pre-dialysis, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and
transplantation services are provided. Nurse-led outpatient clinics also take
place at St James's. The sub-regional kidney transplant service for West,
East and North Yorkshire is located at St James's University Hospital. Thank
you for considering your career with us in Renal Services, Abdominal Medicine
& Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be responsible, alongside another, established CNS, for
patients with chronic kidney disease within community clinics located in GP
practices across Leeds and Mid-Yorkshire. The post-holder will be responsible
for the anaemia management of the patients reviewed within these clinics.
Going forward, there will be the opportunity for the team to develop a
co-ordinated anaemia management service across other renal pathways,
including nephrology, pre-dialysis and transplant. The post holder will
demonstrate evidence based care in the independent assessment, care planning,
treatment and evaluation of a patient group presenting with stable chronic
kidney disease, within agreed protocols. This will be facilitated by the
Consultant Nephrologists.
In
addition to the commitment to outpatient review of patients, the post holder
will develop an education programme for practice nurses within primary care
in these localities. 3. JOB DIMENSIONS The post holder will work within a GP
practice environment caring for their own caseload of patients with stable
chronic kidney disease. The post holder will also undertake a weekly MDT
caseload review with the supervising renal consultants. The post holder will
predominantly work independently whilst also being part of an established
nurse specialist team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be responsible, alongside another, established CNS, for
patients with chronic kidney disease within community clinics located in GP
practices across Leeds and Mid-Yorkshire. The post-holder will be responsible
for the anaemia management of the patients reviewed within these clinics.
Going forward, there will be the opportunity for the team to develop a
co-ordinated anaemia management service across other renal pathways,
including nephrology, pre-dialysis and transplant. The post holder will
demonstrate evidence based care in the independent assessment, care planning,
treatment and evaluation of a patient group presenting with stable chronic
kidney disease, within agreed protocols. This will be facilitated by the
Consultant Nephrologists.
In
addition to the commitment to outpatient review of patients, the post holder
will develop an education programme for practice nurses within primary care
in these localities. 3. JOB DIMENSIONS The post holder will work within a GP
practice environment caring for their own caseload of patients with stable
chronic kidney disease. The post holder will also undertake a weekly MDT
caseload review with the supervising renal consultants. The post holder will
predominantly work independently whilst also being part of an established
nurse specialist team.
Person Specification
Skills and behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at Band 5 or equivalent some of which should be within Renal Medicine.
- Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Recognised independent prescriber qualification
other criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Full UK Driving licence as post requires visiting patients at home
Person Specification
Skills and behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at Band 5 or equivalent some of which should be within Renal Medicine.
- Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Recognised independent prescriber qualification
other criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Full UK Driving licence as post requires visiting patients at home
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
