Advanced Kidney Care CNS - renal

Job summary

An exciting Band 6 opportunity has arisen at St James Hospital within Renal Services in the Advanced Kidney Care CNS team. We are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking registered nurse with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication skills.

Main duties of the job

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 Non-medical prescriber qualification, or willingness to undertake within the first 6 months. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Evidence of multidisciplinary team working. The ability to work both autonomously, and as part of a team. 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.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 12 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 002321
• Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Why you should join our Team

Abdominal Medicine and Surgery (AMS) is the largest and most complex CSU at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). We provide acute and elective inpatient services, diagnostic services, see large numbers of outpatients and deliver life-long care. We have 14 inpatient ward areas located in Lincoln Wing and Bexley Wing at St James’s Hospital, endoscopy units across three sites and 7 satellite dialysis units across West Yorkshire. As a CSU we want to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and passionate people who share our commitment to provide excellent patient centred care and experience.

What you will bring to the role

The post holder will be responsible, alongside a small established CNS team, for patients with chronic kidney disease located across Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire area. The primary focus is to provide comprehensive education and support to patients and their families as they prepare for the next stage of their kidney journey. This includes helping patients understand their condition, exploring treatment options such as haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation and conservative management, and supporting decision-making. The post holder will also offer guidance on lifestyle adjustments, symptom control, and psychosocial support, ensuring that patients feel empowered and involved in their care. Education will be delivered in a variety of formats, including one-to-one sessions, group education, tailored to individual needs. This will be in a variety of settings including patients’ homes (across West Yorkshire), outpatient clinics and inpatient areas.

The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based care through independent assessment, care planning, treatment, and evaluation for patients with advanced kidney disease, in line with agreed protocols. The role includes managing nurse-led clinics, both face-to-face and via telephone, supported by Consultant Nephrologists

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.