Senior Staff Nurse - T5

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Band 6 senior staff nurse to join their Cardiff Transplant Unit. The successful candidate will deliver specialized care to patients undergoing kidney and pancreas transplants and will have opportunities for professional development in renal nursing. With a focus on excellent patient outcomes, candidates should have significant experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Significant postgraduate experience is essential.
• Experience in nephrology and transplantation is required.
• Candidates must have NMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients undergoing kidney transplants.
• Participate in the on-call transplant service.
• Support wider directorate when needed.

Skills

Supervision of staff

Nephrology experience

Transplant experience

Education

NMC registration

Post Graduate Qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to join the Cardiff Transplant Unit Nursing Team as a Band 6 senior staff nurse.

The Nephrology and Transplant Directorate includes the 20 bedded specialist Cardiff Transplant Unit on T5, a 25 bedded nephrology ward on B5, renal outpatients incorporating IV therapies and a dedicated dialysis unit, David Thomas Unit.

The directorate offers a planned induction programme through all the areas if required with the opportunity to complete a Degree or Masters level module in Renal Nursing.

There is a wide range of clinical skills and developmental opportunities available which are supported by a Practice Development Nurse.

The successful applicants will be responsible for planning implementing and evaluating the care for patients who are waiting or who have undergone kidney or kidney and pancreas transplantation.

The successful post holder will also participate in the on call transplant service when on shift out of hours.

Main duties of the job

This post will be based in Cardiff Transplant Unit but there will be an expectation that the role will support the wider directorate when required to meet service needs.

The unit has a friendly experienced multidisciplinary team who are leaders in the pursuit of excellence for our renal patients.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR099-0625

Job locations

University Hospital Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Significant post graduate experience
• Supervision of staff
• Nephrology and Transplant experience

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualification

3 Essential

• Qualifications
• NMC registration

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Significant post graduate experience
• Supervision of staff
• Nephrology and Transplant experience

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualification

3 Essential

• Qualifications
• NMC registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)