Renal Clinical Practice Educator & VA Specialist Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Renal Clinical Practice Educator / Vascular Access Specialist Nurse. You will lead renal clinical education and support haemodialysis access, coordinating with the renal team to develop competencies and clinical governance.

The role blends clinical practice with education, workforce development and research involvement, promoting evidence-based care and professional development across the renal service.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification.
• Post registration qualification relevant to renal speciality (renal course or equivalent).
• Master’s degree or working towards it.
• Advanced assessment skills or working towards.
• Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible clinical and educational resource to renal nursing teams, focusing on haemodialysis vascular access.
• Perform vascular access assessment and surveillance; ensure safe cannulation practice and management.
• Deliver education programmes, competency assessment, bedside teaching and practice development.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote high standards of renal nursing care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Change management

Cannulation knowledge

Education

Teaching or mentorship qualification

Post-registration renal qualification

Master's degree or progress

Independent prescribing course or willingness

Advanced assessment skills

Job description

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Renal Clinical Practice Educator / Vascular Access Specialist Nurse. You will lead renal clinical education and support haemodialysis access, coordinating with the renal team to develop competencies and clinical governance.

The role blends clinical practice with education, workforce development and research involvement, promoting evidence-based care and professional development across the renal service.