# Renal Transplant Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/renal-transplant-nurse-specialist/1843ef10-35e0-4e4d-aa81-bcea4d79ada2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/renal-transplant-nurse-specialist/1843ef10-35e0-4e4d-aa81-bcea4d79ada2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Carlisle - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Full time 37.5hrs per week - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T15:31:29.971Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Carlisle/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Renal_Transplant/Renal_Transplant-v7950738 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7950738?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Band 7 Renal Transplant Specialist Nurse - Permanent - Full time A new exciting opportunity has risen, to provide expert nursing coordination of care for patients during their kidney transplant journey. The post holder would be responsible for managing their own case workload, working autonomously as well as the Trust and regional MDT. The role would consist of leading and facilitating clinical preparation of living donors of both recipients and donors in North Cumbria. The role requires specialist Nursing expertise, knowledge and skills in the clinical practice of Transplantation Nursing Care, working closely alongside the CKD Nursing team and wider renal services. The role also requires education to be enhanced through the teaching of patients, families and colleagues, in order to enhance clinical practice. The post holder will possess clinical skills in order to carry out clinical assessments, investigations and tests. The Renal service at NCIC has a cohort of 2,300 patients, of whom 171 are transplant recipients.  It comprises of two Renal Units, with an acute Renal Unit at CIC site and a satellite Renal Unit at the WCH, a 14 bedded Renal ward, CKD team and a Home Therapy team as well as a dedicated team of Nephrologists. ### Main duties of the job - Organise and facilitate living donor transplant clinical assessments, investigations and tests required up to the point of Consultant Nephrologist appointment, utilising existing pathways initially. - Work alongside Consultant Nephrologists and CKD nurse specialists regarding referrals for transplant recipients - Co-chair the renal transplant MDT meetings with Renal Transplant Lead Nephrologist - Attend relevant regional meetings e.g. Living donor radiology meeting, regional renal transplant executive meeting; to facilitate transplant listing and donation - Work alongside patient’s parent Nephrologist and  CKD nurses to ensure early transplant care and follow up is provided in line with regional guidelines - To lead on all nursing aspects of early transplant care alongside parent nephrologist - Provide patient education regarding kidney transplant work up and care - To raise the profile of living kidney donation in North Cumbria and encourage increased take up of living donation - Demonstrate excellent communication skills and provide emotional support to patients and relatives surrounding the sensitive subject of Transplant whilst portraying empathy. - Provide excellent clinical leadership and management skills to ensure the effective delivery of patient focused care and resources within the remit of the department and within the parameters of agreed Trust policies and guidelines. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. ## Job Details Band 7 Renal Transplant Specialist Nurse - Permanent - Full time A new exciting opportunity has risen, to provide expert nursing coordination of care for patients during their kidney transplant journey. The post holder would be responsible for managing their own case workload, working autonomously as well as the Trust and regional MDT. The role would consist of leading and facilitating clinical preparation of living donors of both recipients and donors in North Cumbria. The role requires specialist Nursing expertise, knowledge and skills in the clinical practice of Transplantation Nursing Care, working closely alongside the CKD Nursing team and wider renal services. The role also requires education to be enhanced through the teaching of patients, families and colleagues, in order to enhance clinical practice. The post holder will possess clinical skills in order to carry out clinical assessments, investigations and tests. The Renal service at NCIC has a cohort of 2,300 patients, of whom 171 are transplant recipients. It comprises of two Renal Units, with an acute Renal Unit at CIC site and a satellite Renal Unit at the WCH, a 14 bedded Renal ward, CKD team and a Home Therapy team as well as a dedicated team of Nephrologists. ## Job Description Organise and facilitate living donor transplant clinical assessments, investigations and tests required up to the point of Consultant Nephrologist appointment, utilising existing pathways initially. Work alongside Consultant Nephrologists and CKD nurse specialists regarding referrals for transplant recipients Co-chair the renal transplant MDT meetings with Renal Transplant Lead Nephrologist Attend relevant regional meetings e.g. Living donor radiology meeting, regional renal transplant executive meeting; to facilitate transplant listing and donation Work alongside patient’s parent Nephrologist and CKD nurses to ensure early transplant care and follow up is provided in line with regional guidelines To lead on all nursing aspects of early transplant care alongside parent nephrologist Provide patient education regarding kidney transplant work up and care To raise the profile of living kidney donation in North Cumbria and encourage increased take up of living donation Demonstrate excellent communication skills and provide emotional support to patients and relatives surrounding the sensitive subject of Transplant whilst portraying empathy. Provide excellent clinical leadership and management skills to ensure the effective delivery of patient focused care and resources within the remit of the department and within the parameters of agreed Trust policies and guidelines. ## Responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - NMC Registered Nurse - Evidence of ongoing professional development within renal speciality - Certified speciality courses within Renal care - Leadership training - Masters level qualification /in progress or equivalent preferably in acute care/renal/ autonomous practice - Post registration certificate in clinical speciality or equivalent. **Desirable** - Recognised teaching qualification - Independent prescribing - Postgraduate certificate in management/leadership or equivalent. ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Ability to travel and work between all sites. - Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service - Adheres to Safety and Quality as per Trust policies and procedures. - Willing to develop by expansion of the role. ### Skills and Aptitudes **Essential** - Essential IT skills - Leadership skills - High level communication skills able to communicate sensitive and complex information - Able to demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills required to fulfil the post - Able to manage own workload, work independently, plan, organise and prioritise whilst coordinating the work of others with minimal supervision. - Ability to understand complex situations or information and utilise judgement skills to formulate solutions and recommended treatment plans. - Ability to work as a member of a team, without supervision. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Able to act as a clinical supervisor, mentor and preceptor. - Able to promote the development of nursing within the Trust. - Good organisational skills. - Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. **Desirable** - Expert patient centred clinical care and assessment skills - Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. - Project development skills. ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Significant experience within an acute setting including Renal services - Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area demonstrating theoretical and practical knowledge - Participated in service development and implementation of change. - Participation in staff management - Knowledge of professional and NHS standards and protocols - Autonomous practice and multidisciplinary working - Experience working as a senior nurse within renal care at a minimum of band 6 level. - A combination of clinical and leadership skills within renal care. - Roster management. - Preceptor / mentor for student nurses. - Clinical supervision. - Budgetary management. - Dealing with critical incidents / complaints. - Continuing professional development with portfolio. - Practice requirements for all nursing staff. - Trust policies and procedures. - Professional leadership within the clinical governance framework. - NMC Code of Professional Conduct / Practice. - Specialist knowledge of relevant policies, practices and procedures associated with the post. **Desirable** - Demonstrate experience in Renal assessment, diagnosis and management. - Knowledge of financial/budget management within the clinical setting. - Knowledge of Renal standards and protocols - Patient Care and Public Involvement. - Audit and research in practice. - Clinical practice development. - Leadership development. ## Documents - [a-26-795738 transplant nurse (pdf, 312.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10238373) ## 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.