Clinical Nurse Specialist – Advanced Kidney Care

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.

Job responsibilities

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.