# Renal Specialist Nurse - Post Transplant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/renal-specialist-nurse-post-transplant/02d8fe6b-28a3-46c2-a09d-2f07c66ee71b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/renal-specialist-nurse-post-transplant/02d8fe6b-28a3-46c2-a09d-2f07c66ee71b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Dorset County Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T08:50:41.984Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Renal_Nursing/Renal_Nursing-v8057205 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8057205?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Transplant Specialist Nurse team. The post holder should have extensive knowledge of renal nursing, excellent communication skills, a passion for delivering high quality care and be able to work collaboratively within the team. Qualifications in prescribing and physical examination are desirable, but this could be a band 6 training post until band 7 competencies are achieved, and full support will be given to attain this. ### Main duties of the job Manage nurse-led face to face and telephone clinics. Manage the medication for this group of patients in conjunction with MDT discussion and according to local and national policies, assessing . Participate in research and lead in clinical audit. Participating in networking at local and national conferences. Deliver training for colleagues, support students on placement within the transplant team. Lead in the follow- up and risk assessment of any patient who has had any Health Acquired Infections, or complications post transplant such as steroid induced diabetes. UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The position involves co-ordinating the care for a caseload of post transplant patients. Providing education, advice and support to patients and their families. Reviewing on each assessment, in conjunction with patient, fluid balance, blood pressure, nutritional status, sleep patterns and other concerns the patient may have. This involves assessing and interpreting complex medical and nursing needs, triaging and taking appropriate action on findings, and advising GP of any changes. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### SKILLS & ABILITIES **Essential** - IT skills. - Ability to act on own initiative with evidence of sound decision making abilities. - Able to demonstrate team management skills with an understanding of the leadership role. **Desirable** - Recent experience within acute Renal setting and competent with dialysis skills. - Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. - Able to demonstrate an active role in teaching. ### KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Previous experience within the speciality. - Experience at senior staff nurse level. - Ability to demonstrate up to date experience and depth of knowledge and clinical competence. **Desirable** - An awareness of Trust Policies including renal NSF, clinical governance, data protection etc. - Demonstrate ability and experience in change management/ clinical developments. ### EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING **Essential** - Registered Nurse. - Relevant Speciality course. - Teaching / Assessor qualification. - Educated to degree level. - Act as an independent prescriber. - Physical examination/ assessment qualification ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [band 7 transplant nurse specialist role (pdf, 849.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10525212) - [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.