Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two individuals to join University Hospitals Dorset as AKI Specialist Nurses, supporting the ongoing development of this vital service.
The specialist role focuses on the early identification, assessment, and management of patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) across the organisation. You will work autonomously across front door and inpatient areas, delivering expert clinical assessment and initiating timely interventions to influence high-quality care, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes across the Trust.
The service currently operatesMonday to Friday
If you are an enthusiastic and motivated nurse looking to develop your specialist skills and contribute to improving patient care, we would love to hear from you.
This role requires an active NMC Registration.
Interview Date: 12th May 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please carefully read the job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the job in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification carefully.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, review, and plan care for patients diagnosed with AKI
- Deliver expert, patient-centred clinical assessment and management
- Work proactively to reduce the incidence and impact of AKI across the Trust
- Respond to the daily needs of the inpatient AKI population
- Provide specialist advice on fluid management, medications, and treatment planning
- Support early recognition of deterioration and escalation of care
- Educate and support staff to promote best practice in line with NICE guidance
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including UHD Consultant Nephrologists and the Renal team at Dorset County Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the job in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification carefully.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, review, and plan care for patients diagnosed with AKI
- Deliver expert, patient-centred clinical assessment and management
- Work proactively to reduce the incidence and impact of AKI across the Trust
- Respond to the daily needs of the inpatient AKI population
- Provide specialist advice on fluid management, medications, and treatment planning
- Support early recognition of deterioration and escalation of care
- Educate and support staff to promote best practice in line with NICE guidance
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including UHD Consultant Nephrologists and the Renal team at Dorset County Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Enhanced Clinical Practice Qualification or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Level 7 post registration graduation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrating experience of managing a discrete aspect of a patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise with renal specialities
- Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- Experience of regular participation in research and development, leading clinical audits in own specialist area
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing staff
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and protocols
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly specialised theoretical and practical, enhanced knowledge of AKI and renal specialty and common presentations
- Understanding of the principles of effective budgetary management.
Desirable
- Clinical Assessment Skills/HAPE/History Taking and Physical Examination
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrable enhanced clinical skills, within AKI pathways.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from patient assessment and interventions, and freedom to act in managing patients 'care.
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Enhanced Clinical Practice Qualification or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Level 7 post registration graduation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrating experience of managing a discrete aspect of a patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise with renal specialities
- Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- Experience of regular participation in research and development, leading clinical audits in own specialist area
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing staff
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and protocols
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly specialised theoretical and practical, enhanced knowledge of AKI and renal specialty and common presentations
- Understanding of the principles of effective budgetary management.
Desirable
- Clinical Assessment Skills/HAPE/History Taking and Physical Examination
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrable enhanced clinical skills, within AKI pathways.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from patient assessment and interventions, and freedom to act in managing patients 'care.
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
