# Renal Vascular Access Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/renal-vascular-access-nurse-specialist/a2de4381-b8d8-4027-a001-84f7023eca07 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/renal-vascular-access-nurse-specialist/a2de4381-b8d8-4027-a001-84f7023eca07.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Derby - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4-5 working days) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T11:31:28.028Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Derby/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Renal_Vascular_Access_Nurse_Specialist/Renal_Vascular_Access_Nurse_Specialist-v7954947 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7954947?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Renal Vascular Access Nurse Specialist To work with the Vascular Access Lead, medical, surgical and nursing team in providing expert advice and support for renal patients within the trust. Facilitate the planning and delivery of vascular access care. To work flexibly with or alongside Vascular Access Lead, Renal Consultants, Vascular Consultants, Consultant Radiologist and other teams. ### Main duties of the job Renal Vascular Access Nurse Specialist provide a structured and multidisciplinary approach in preparing patients with advanced CKD (stages 4–5) to start haemodialysis, promoting self-management, optimizing care, supporting informed decision-making regarding vascular access options, providing expert advice and teaching patients/carers on AV Fistulae care, post operative care and monitoring using ultrasound, managing complications, referring for surgical or radiological intervention, consenting for radiological intervention and making reasonable decision to start haemodialysis using AV Fistulae. Closing date of applications: 15 June 2026 Interview date: 29 June 2026 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). ## Job Details Renal Vascular Access Nurse Specialist To work with the Vascular Access Lead, medical, surgical and nursing team in providing expert advice and support for renal patients within the trust. Facilitate the planning and delivery of vascular access care. To work flexibly with or alongside Vascular Access Lead, Renal Consultants, Vascular Consultants, Consultant Radiologist and other teams. ## Job Description Renal Vascular Access Nurse Specialist provide a structured and multidisciplinary approach in preparing patients with advanced CKD (stages 4–5) to start haemodialysis, promoting self-management, optimizing care, supporting informed decision-making regarding vascular access options, providing expert advice and teaching patients/carers on AV Fistulae care, post operative care and monitoring using ultrasound, managing complications, referring for surgical or radiological intervention, consenting for radiological intervention and making reasonable decision to start haemodialysis using AV Fistulae. Closing date of applications: 15 June 2026 Interview date: 29 June 2026 ## Responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). ## Person Specification ### Knowledge, Experience and Skills **Essential** - Substantial experience in NHS - Able to manage or conduct Nurse-Led Clinic - Competent in venepuncture and cannulation **Desirable** - Knowledge in Vascular Access for haemodialysis - Experience in care of AVFistulae and Central Venous catheter - Able to use Ultrasound for assessment and cannulation ### Education, Training and Qualification **Essential** - NMC Registration - Renal Course/ Renal Specialist Course **Desirable** - Nurse-led Ultrasound Course or equivalent ### Communication and Interpersonal Skills **Essential** - Evidence of Good communication skills **Desirable** - Evidence of communicating with MDT ## Documents - [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946) - [renal va nurse specialist (pdf, 456.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10324062) ## 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.