Nurse Specialist (XR06)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is looking for a part-time Nurse Specialist in Renal Transplant. The successful candidate will guide post-transplant patients through their initial inpatient phase and assist with home transitions. Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing specialist care to a caseload of around 1250 patients. Candidates should have a Level 1 Registered Nurse qualification and substantial experience, particularly in transplant nursing. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to support and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Level 1 with substantial experience at Band 5 or equivalent.
• Experience in transplant nursing and audit, essential for this role.
• Must hold a teaching/assessing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Guide post-renal transplant patients through the inpatient phase.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team during ward rounds.
• Provide comprehensive discharge education.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Teaching, coaching, and mentorship abilities

Leadership and organisational skills

IT proficiency

Assertiveness, flexibility, and adaptability

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Education

Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Post-registration qualification in renal medicine

Job description

Job Title

Nurse Specialist – Renal Transplant

Job Summary

Location: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF

Reference number: C9298-AMS-368

Contract type: Permanent (Part‑time)

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum (Band 6)

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Expected shortlisting date: 08 January 2026

Planned interview date: 22 January 2026

Responsibilities

• Guide post‑renal transplant patients through the crucial initial inpatient phase, delivering bedside ERAS training and discharge education.
• Assist with seamless home transition by providing comprehensive discharge education and ensuring patients feel confident and prepared.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team during ward rounds to optimise patient care.
• Engage in early transplant clinics (twice weekly) reviewing up to 6 patients per session (≈30 reviews per week).
• Provide specialist nursing care and advice to a caseload of approximately 1250 patients.
• Contribute to service development, audit, and continuous improvement of the renal transplant pathway.
• Support and train junior staff, learners, and patients/carers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate effectively with the team and community services.
• Participate in research, clinical trials, and audit programmes relevant to the specialty.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Post‑registration qualification in renal medicine (desirable)
• Substantial experience at Band 5 or equivalent, including renal medicine (essential).
• Experience in transplant nursing, audit and standard setting (essential).
• Experience in service development and/or change management (desirable).

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Teaching, coaching, and mentorship abilities.
• Leadership and organisational skills.
• IT proficiency.
• Assertiveness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others’ workload.

Equality & Diversity Statement

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All applicants will be assessed on merit. No person will be discriminated against on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Other Conditions

Occupational health requirements must be fulfilled to accept the post.

Full‑time positions are not available; the role is part‑time.

Working environment requires frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position and occasional moderate physical effort.

Employer

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF