Advanced Kidney Care Specialist Nurse - Nephrology


Company:	Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Liverpool, L7 8YE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Nephrology Nurse specialising in advanced kidney care. (secondment)

The post holder will work alongside the current multi-disciplinary team to provide expert clinical nursing support in conservative management for patients with advanced kidney disease. The post will also provide additional support for the immunosuppression team.

Advanced kidney care experience is essential for this role.

Candidates should be committed to the provision of a high quality standard of patient care, be highly motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team (General Manager, Lead Clinician, Matron, Service Manager etc) will work collaboratively to develop services and quality of care delivered.

The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering “highly specialist service advise” this will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group / speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. They will lead the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development for staff within the speciality.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the Multi-Professional team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service.

The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the specialist area of

practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team (General Manager,

Lead Clinician, Matron, Service Manager etc) will work collaboratively to develop

services and quality of care delivered.

The post holder will be expected to provide first-line management and lead a team of

specialist nurses (Sisters).

This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice

leadership, acting as the patient advocate and through audit and education.

The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering

“highly specialist service advise” this will include setting standards of care, the

assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of

programmes of care.

The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group

/ speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework.

They will lead the development and delivery of a programme of practice and

professional development for staff within the speciality.

Key responsibilities

Clinical

Sep 2021

Perform specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and

evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills.

Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment,

planning and evaluation. Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality).

Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients

within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and

discharge arrangements.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers /

relatives.

Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required

information to enable them to self manage, lead or participate in their care

delivery.

Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others

and refer on as appropriate.

To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient

problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.

To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, in the delivery of high

standards of patient care.

To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, work in partnership with

lead clinicians, General Managers, Matron to ensure the delivery of high

standards of patient care.

Work with the Matron to promote the development of nurses undertaking the

CNO ‘Ten Key Roles’ as considered appropriate e.g. Nurse Prescribing.

Leadership Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in depth specialist clinical

knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers /

relatives.

Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group

basis.

Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and

accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the

speciality.

Provide leadership to the team of nurse specialists and working with the matron,

develop new roles / ways of working (High Impact Changes). Linked to

directorate business plans.

Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.

Lead consultations on and develop strategies for delivering effective care within a

changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in

the specialist area.

Responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and

others and promote best practice in the ward area.

Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including

promoting “no blame“ cultures in order that near misses and incidents are

reported.

Take the lead in investigation of incidents / complaints when required, including

detailed reports / letters to complainants.

Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and

advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and

honest and transparent culture.

Demonstrate clinical leadership and challenge speciality and directorate

boundaries to enhance and support the patient’s journey.

Management / Operational

Sep 2021

Lead a team of specialist sisters/ CNS’s towards achieving directorate, and Trust

objectives.

To identify and develop proposals and business cases as required for future

service innovation.

Take the lead and develop and influence the development of practice / services

in the clinical area through the business planning process / service development

and in conjunction with Matron, General Manager, Lead Clinician and Assistant

Chief Nurse.

Ensure appropriate skill mix, cover is provided when planning rotas and

delegating workload.

Delegate work to match capabilities and workload of team members.

Manage own and other resources effectively ensuring efficient service delivery.

Undertake performance development reviews including reviewing the

performance measures framework.

Monitor sickness, absence and competence issues in line with Trust Policy.

Lead recruitment and selection of staff in line with Trust Policy.

Advocate

Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act

when standards are not being met.

Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.

Act as the patients advocate and ambassador.

Lead the development of a patient focussed education and information giving

strategy within the speciality

Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and take a key role in

the management of the outcome.

* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of

absent colleagues.

* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026

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