Advanced Kidney Care Nurse Specialist | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Canterbury, CT1 3NG |
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7615278/344-5278KCH |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team of specialist Renal nurses. We are looking for a self-confident and motivated person to join us in the provision of a nurse-led service covering clinics and managing caseloads across our Renal units in East and West Kent.
This post is a combination of patient-facing and office-based work requiring excellent clinical, communication and IT skills.
Applicants need experience of Multidisciplinary working and be able to work effectively, both independently as well as within a team environment.
Experience of teaching junior colleagues and patients on an individual and also in a group setting would be very advantageous, as we contribute to a robust in-house education programme and also deliver patient group education sessions.
This post offers regular working hours covering office/clinic hours (approximately 08.00-17.30) Mondays to Fridays.
The post holder will work as a member of the Advanced Kidney Care nursing team. Working across East and West Kent to ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs.
• Assess, co-ordinate and deliver appropriate care interventions for a complex group of patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) incorporating anaemia management, hepatitis B vaccinations, education of patients and their carers (individual/group settings), renal transplant work-up .
• Manage own caseload of patients, working closely with Consultant Nephrologists and the Advanced Kidney Care team leaders.
• Education and training of renal and non-renal nurses
• Assisting in on going and future audit & research projects within the department
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Deliver person centred care including; planning, assessment, treatment and evaluation of appropriate clinical interventions within a speciality and generic caseload.
Travelling to and running nurse-led clinics in Canterbury Renal Outpatients Department and Satellite Renal Units across East and West Kent.
IV iron administration
Giving IM Hep B vaccinations
Starting patients on home-based anaemia treatments (Erythropoeisis Stimulating Agents and HIF-PH inhibitors)
Delivering ASK consultations - providing clear, concise education & support to patients to facilitate informed decision making regarding their future treatment choices.
Assisting in group educations for patient + carers
Monitoring of bloods & ordering relevant anaemia treatments including screening of prescriptions/ making treatment adjustments for own caseload of patients.
Ensuring Renal Transplant work-up blood tests are up to date who patients are pursuing this treatment option.
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This advert closes on Monday 9 Feb 2026