Job Description

The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload kidney transplant patients and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to this specific group. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the Renal Transplant Department. This will include: Supporting the repatriation of newly transplanted patients. Providing transitional care support for young adult transplant patients in collaboration with the paediatric transplant team in Leeds.



Providing patient and carers with support, advice and education, including participation in a transplant patient forum and the appropriate use of social media. Supporting the renal anaemia programme, including a drop in clinic. Co-ordinating and monitoring of blood test results, including clear communication with the Transplant Immunology and Virology laboratories in Leeds. Overseeing of post-transplant clinics.



Involvement and delivery of transplant anniversary reviews. Working in conjunction with all relevant professional groups, including the advanced kidney care team, renal dietitians, renal pharmacists, renal psychologists, a cultural and health improvement officer, diabetes specialist nurses, allied specialties including radiology and urology, and primary care teams (using the SystmOne Renal Unit Hub). Support for transplant audit, quality improvement and research.