University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Kidney Care CNS

The closing date is 26 October 2025

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Job summary

We are pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity of a permanent full time role with the Kidney Care Nursing Team. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Kidney Care Nurse to join our specialist renal team to work with patients across the kidney care journey.

This is a 37.5 hours per week, full time post.

Previous renal experience essential. Training will be provided.

The Kidney Care Nursing Team at UHNM are responsible for educating renal patients and families about their Chronic Kidney Disease treatment options through organised education sessions and on a one to one basis, monitoring their renal anaemia, participating in advanced kidney care clinics and hepatitis b vaccination programme. We work closely with our Home Therapies team, Renal Transplant team and our specialist consultants across the Royal Stoke, County Hospital and Leighton Hospital.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, team working skills and be dedicated to improving the patient's experience.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities.

The role of the Kidney care CNS is to be clinically creditable in the delivery of general and specialist services that are delivered within the CKD Team.

The Kidney Care CNS will work closely with the senior Sister in the delivery of evidence based practice; ensuring the patients receive safe and effective patient care to meet the Directorate and trust safety agenda and matching patient and family expectations.

The Kidney Care Nursing Team at UHNM are responsible for educating renal patients and families about their Chronic Kidney Disease treatment options through organised education sessions and on a one to one basis, monitoring their renal anaemia, participating in advanced kidney care clinics and hepatitis b vaccination programme. We work closely with our Home Therapies team, Renal Transplant team and our specialist consultants across the Royal Stoke, County Hospital and Leighton Hospital.

  • Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team

  • There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy. The post holder needs to ensure that all barriers to understanding are overcome by using differing strategies to meet individual need,

  • Deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse at Unit/Directorate/ Divisional meetings and working groups in relation to improvement in patient care

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7506181

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Key areas/Tasks:

  • Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team

  • There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy. The post holder needs to ensure that all barriers to understanding are overcome by using differing strategies to meet individual need,

  • Deputise for the Sister at Directorate/ Divisional meetings and working groups in relation to improvement in patient care

  • Ensure that patient concerns are addressed on the ward/department and work with the Patient Advisory and Liaison Service (PALS) and patient forums. Participate in the resolution of complaints / adverse incidents and support the Senior Sister / charge Nurse in the development and implementation of action plans to prevent re-occurrence.

  • Will liaise with clinical experts in aspects of critical care to ensure clinical practice reflects the current deficit base.

  • It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Key areas/Tasks:

  • Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team

  • There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy. The post holder needs to ensure that all barriers to understanding are overcome by using differing strategies to meet individual need,

  • Deputise for the Sister at Directorate/ Divisional meetings and working groups in relation to improvement in patient care

  • Ensure that patient concerns are addressed on the ward/department and work with the Patient Advisory and Liaison Service (PALS) and patient forums. Participate in the resolution of complaints / adverse incidents and support the Senior Sister / charge Nurse in the development and implementation of action plans to prevent re-occurrence.

  • Will liaise with clinical experts in aspects of critical care to ensure clinical practice reflects the current deficit base.

  • It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment

Person Specification

experience/qualifications

Essential

  • Achieved 2 years renal experience
  • leadership experience
  • Evidence of teaching in clinical area

Desirable

  • health assessment qualification
  • non-medical prescribing

Experience

Essential

  • driving licence

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years renal experience

Desirable

  • recognised renal course
Person Specification

experience/qualifications

Essential

  • Achieved 2 years renal experience
  • leadership experience
  • Evidence of teaching in clinical area

Desirable

  • health assessment qualification
  • non-medical prescribing

Experience

Essential

  • driving licence

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years renal experience

Desirable

  • recognised renal course

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Kidney Care Sister

Helen Sant

helen.sant@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782676397

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7506181

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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