# Transplant Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/transplant-nurse-specialist/3429c3d5-076f-4502-947a-516044821544 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/transplant-nurse-specialist/3429c3d5-076f-4502-947a-516044821544.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Nottingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 pro rota per year, plus on-call rota payment where applicable - **Contract type:** Permanent: The role will be paid at a band 6 rate if the postholder is working towards the V300 (non-medical prescribing) qualification, once postholder is qualified as a non-medical prescriber the postholder will be paid at band 7 rate - **Employment type:** Part time, Job share, 24 hours per week (Expected to participate in transplant co-ordinator daytime and night-time on-call rotas) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T08:01:31.205Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Nottingham/Nottingham_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Renal_Transplant/Renal_Transplant-v7970440 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7970440?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable and self-motivated individual to join our post-kidney transplant nurse specialist team.  The post-transplant team provide a busy and dynamic service to patients following a kidney transplant. The successful candidate will join our nurse led post-transplant follow-up service based within the Renal Unit at Nottingham City Hospital, part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). This role will require you to be an autonomous practitioner working in a team providing lifelong follow-up care to kidney transplant patients but also be part of a large multidisciplinary team managing the complex needs of adult kidney transplant patients. Previous experience in renal nursing is essential and the successful candidate would be required to complete the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, if not already previously achieved. The post is part-time, working 24 hours over 3 working days.  However, flexibility in working hours will occasionally be required.  The post also requires participation in the transplant co-ordinator on-call rota which includes overnight or weekends (predominantly telephone based). ### Main duties of the job The main responsibilities are: - To take overall responsibility for the care of a caseload of patients requiring renal transplant care. - To provide specialist training across functional boundaries, as required for both patients and renal nursing staff. - To monitor and adjust immunosuppression dosages in transplant recipients. - To participate in the on-call rota for transplant co-ordination. To understand the role in more detail please read the attached job description and person specification documents. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - A band 7 transplant nurse specialist to take responsibility for a caseload of transplant patients To participate in the on-call rota for kidney offers Please see job description for full description of main duties and responsibilities ## Job Details We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable and self-motivated individual to join our post-kidney transplant nurse specialist team. The post-transplant team provide a busy and dynamic service to patients following a kidney transplant. The successful candidate will join our nurse led post-transplant follow-up service based within the Renal Unit at Nottingham City Hospital, part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). This role will require you to be an autonomous practitioner working in a team providing lifelong follow-up care to kidney transplant patients but also be part of a large multidisciplinary team managing the complex needs of adult kidney transplant patients. Previous experience in renal nursing is essential and the successful candidate would be required to complete the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, if not already previously achieved. The post is part-time, working 24 hours over 3 working days. However, flexibility in working hours will occasionally be required. The post also requires participation in the transplant co-ordinator on-call rota which includes overnight or weekends (predominantly telephone based). ## Job Description The main responsibilities are: To take overall responsibility for the care of a caseload of patients requiring renal transplant care. To provide specialist training across functional boundaries, as required for both patients and renal nursing staff. To monitor and adjust immunosuppression dosages in transplant recipients. To participate in the on-call rota for transplant co-ordination. To understand the role in more detail please read the attached job description and person specification documents. ## Responsibilities A band 7 transplant nurse specialist to take responsibility for a caseload of transplant patients To participate in the on-call rota for kidney offers Please see job description for full description of main duties and responsibilities ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience to include 3 years of renal experience - Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post-basic students - Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively - Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working **Desirable** - Audit or research within the clinical area - Experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist - Formal teaching of groups of staff ### Physical Skills **Essential** - Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties - Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - First level registered nurse with current registration with NMC - First level degree in nursing or relevant health related subject - Relevant post-basic study relevant to specialty - Non-medical prescribing qualification or working towards/willing to work towards gaining this qualification **Desirable** - Continuing professional development/reflective profile - Completion of all local competency packages - Research training/experience - Have a suitable teaching and assessing qualification ### Analytical & Judgement Skills **Essential** - Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place - Ability to generate and present reports and documents - Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines - Demonstrate insight in the use of data to influence patient care and services **Desirable** - Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to NHS strategy and policy ### Planning & Organisational Skills **Essential** - Can formulate short and long-term objectives - Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations - Demonstrate the personal development of members within a team ### Communication & Relationship Skills **Essential** - Able to present and receive complex information within the multi-professional team - Demonstrate self-awareness and understanding of personal accountability - Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances **Desirable** - Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions - Demonstrate team working and ability to work within a team - Demonstrate leadership for the management of change ### Other Requirements Specific to the Role **Essential** - Flexible and adaptable - Enhanced DBS clearance - Caring - Enthusiastic and well-motivated - Confidence ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s behavioural standards ## Documents - [mindful employer (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1778) - [equal opportunities (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1780) - [application process booklet (pdf, 24.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2918) - [disability confidence scheme (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1781) - [rehabilitation of ex offenders (pdf, 106.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1974) - [equality diversity and inclusion (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1779) - [job description - transplant nurse specialist (pdf, 448.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10280456) - [person specification - transplant nurse specialist (pdf, 296.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10280457) ## 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.