# Specialist Nurse - Acute Kidney Injury Team > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-nurse-acute-kidney-injury-team/9e74e36f-ae14-460d-bef8-f6b9d0cd0f66 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-nurse-acute-kidney-injury-team/9e74e36f-ae14-460d-bef8-f6b9d0cd0f66.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Prescot - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **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:** 2026-07-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-17T10:22:06.228Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Prescot/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Nursing_Midwifery_Registered/Nursing_Midwifery_Registered-v8102272 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8102272?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change. The post holder will be expected to liaise with medical, nursing, imaging and pharmacy staff to ensure all clinical measures are delivered ensuring appropriate care making use of a number of pathways and care bundles. The post holder will support the increase in awareness and understanding across the Trust by sharing their specialist knowledge during day to day interaction with individuals and teams across the Trust as well as providing dedicated education sessions regarding AKI and fluid management. Applicants are desired to have an existing knowledge of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease management. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative candidate who would have the energy and drive to deliver a 1st class service. The AKI Team provide a 7 day service from 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9-5pm during the weekend. ### Main duties of the job KEY DUTIES To work autonomously, managing a caseload of patients within the specialty whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care. Ensure key measures (AQ) are implemented for all patients with AKI that intend to improve patient outcomes such as length of stay, mortality and re-admissions. They are: - Urine dipstick test carried out within 24 hours of first AKI alert - Pharmacist Review of Medication - Cessation of any medication that lowers blood pressure (ACE inhibitors and ARBs) - Blood test (Serum Creatinine) to check kidney function within 24 hours of first AKI alert - Ultrasound Scan within 24 hours of first AKI alert - Discussion by specialists (Renal or Critical Care) within 12 hours of first AKI 3 alert - Self-management information/patient information leaflet given to patient Be responsible for ensuring medical staff complete the following (CQUIN) information in discharge summaries for patients with all levels of AKI: - Stage of AKI (1,2,3) - Evidence of Medicines Review - Type of Blood Tests required on discharge for monitoring - Frequency of blood tests required on discharge for monitoring ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please find attached Job Description and Person Specification for Main Responsibilities and Requirements ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Flexible approach to working pattern **Desirable** - Car owner/supported driver ### Skills **Essential** - Teaching skills - Excellent communication skills - Excellent time management and organisational skills - Good IT skills - Presentation skills - Ability to work autonomously and as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration - Evidence of continued professional development **Desirable** - Speciality Related Course / ENB - Degree/Masters Level Qualification, or willing to work towards ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Substantial years post registration experience - Experience working with speciality specific patients - Knowledge and understanding of the National agenda for the speciality, knowledge of quality standards, NICE Guidance, NHFD, CQC, NHSLA and Best practice - Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research - Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues **Desirable** - Nephrology or Critical Care experience - Clinical and Nursing Research experience - Root Cause Analysis experience - Experience in developing clinical pathways or protocols ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 536.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10396514) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [person specification (pdf, 512.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10396515) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [new role risk assessment (pdf, 392.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10396516) - [important information for candidates (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=663) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## 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.