Job Description

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated individual to our Renal Anaemia Service who has a passion for optimising care for adults with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)



You will have at least 3 years post-registration experience of nursing, preferably within a renal clinical setting, and hold a V300 independent prescribing qualification. Consideration may be given to those working towards it



The successful applicant will independently review, assess and amend patient medications in the management of anaemia of CKD and will work in collaboration with members of the multi-professional team and external agencies in co-ordinating a smooth and efficient pathway of care for our renal patients. You will be an expert resource to patients, carers and clinical teams in relation to anaemia in CKD within our services



You will working within a small, friendly and supportive team of specialist nurses. Your role will include working autonomously, managing a caseload of patients across our renal services. Primarily based at Nottingham University Hospitals City Campus you may also be required to travel to Kings Mill Campus. Your shift pattern will be determined by negotiation and can be flexible at times



If you are looking for a new challenge, want to develop your clinical expertise and specialise in renal anaemia, want to improve your skills in teaching, leadership, and quality improvement then we would like to hear from you



To understand the role in more detail, please read the job description and person specification documents



To work within a specialist nursing team, maintaining and developing a quality service for patients receiving renal care



You will manage, develop and ensure delivery of high-quality care. You will act as a clinical expert within the field of anaemia in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). You will support the Band 7 Renal Anaemia Nurse Specialists in providing an anaemia management service for adult patients with CKD and Heart Failure. You will also co-ordinate with SDEC services and administer IV Iron/Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents to our renal patients where needed



Take responsibility for the care of a caseload of patients in outpatient settings Administer IV Iron and S/C Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents, teach and support patients and carers with anaemia treatment. Review, analyse and interpret lab results in order to analyse treatment requirements and evaluate treatment efficacy Independently make dose changes to drugs used in the management of anaemia of CKD for patients who have already been initiated on treatment for their anaemia of CKD To provide clinical expertise and skills in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of anaemia treatment plans. Collaborating with other members of the multi-professional team both within and outside the specialty, where appropriate, to ensure best outcomes

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.



Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career



We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.



Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH)

Our values are:

Caring and Helpful; Safe and Vigilant for our patients and colleagues; Being Clinically Excellent and driving innovation to meet the needs of our patients; Using our Resources wisely whilst; Providing Quality products, services and experiences for staff and patients.

Some of the benefits of working for our organisation include:

Flexible working

Opportunities for to be innovative/creative in the workplace

Friendly and supportive work colleagues within the team

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work and travel



Please see the attached the and Person Specification documents for key duties and responsibilities.



You'll join a very dynamic, proactive and innovative team who are proud of the service they deliver



We're looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and highly driven individual to join our friendly and professional team. There is excellent support for ongoing learning needs, in teaching, audits, leadership and service improvement. The anaemia team are a very cohesive group of individuals who support each other and support a culture of teamwork within the department. The Anaemia Nurse Specialists are actively encouraged to participate in National and International Nursing and Condition Specific Specialist Groups and Organisations.