About this role
Job summary
An exciting Band 6 opportunity has arisen at St James Hospital within Renal Services in the Advanced Kidney Care CNS team.
We are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking registered nurse with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
Applicants are required to have:
Significant post-registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent, some of which should be within renal medicine. Recognised Teaching/Assessment qualification. Recognised Non-medical prescriber qualification, or willingness to undertake within the first 6 months. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Evidence of multidisciplinary team working. The ability to work both autonomously, and as part of a team.
There is the opportunity for professional development and an individualised in-service induction package will be available for the successful applicant, supported by the Renal Unit Clinical Education Team.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities Why you should join our Team
Abdominal Medicine and Surgery (AMS) is the largest and most complex CSU at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). We provide acute and elective inpatient services, diagnostic services, see large numbers of outpatients and deliver life-long care. We have 14 inpatient ward areas located in Lincoln Wing and Bexley Wing at St James’s Hospital, endoscopy units across three sites and 7 satellite dialysis units across West Yorkshire. As a CSU we want to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and passionate people who share our commitment to provide excellent patient centred care and experience.
What you will bring to the role The post holder will be responsible, alongside a small established CNS team, for patients with chronic kidney disease located across Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire area. The primary focus is to provide comprehensive education and support to patients and their families as they prepare for the next stage of their kidney journey. This includes helping patients understand their condition, exploring treatment options such as haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation and conservative management, and supporting decision-making. The post holder will also offer guidance on lifestyle adjustments, symptom control, and psychosocial support, ensuring that patients feel empowered and involved in their care. Education will be delivered in a variety of formats, including one-to-one sessions, group education, tailored to individual needs. This will be in a variety of settings including patients’ homes (across West Yorkshire), outpatient clinics and inpatient areas.
The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based care through independent assessment, care planning, treatment, and evaluation for patients with advanced kidney disease, in line with agreed protocols. The role includes managing nurse-led clinics, both face-to-face and via telephone, supported by Consultant Nephrologists.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Level 1) Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
Post registration qualification in specialty
Experience Essential
Substantial experience at Band 5 or equivalent some of which should be within Renal Medicine. Transplant experience. Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
Service development and/or change management
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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)