Clinical Nurse Specialist: Renal Failure and Acute Kidney Injury
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £49,387 - £56,515 Dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Truro, TR1 3LJ |
| Company: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7475497/156-7475497 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Renal Clinical Nurse Specialist Team at RCHT.
As a senior nurse with experience in the care and management of renal patients or acute medical nursing, the post holder will form part of the nursing leadership team for the Renal CNS service.
The Acute Kidney Injury CNS role is a new service and the successful applicant will be responsible for implementing and driving an AKI nursing service at RCHT with a focus on education and working alongside clinical teams to recognise and support patients with an AKI.
The post holder will also lead the chronic kidney disease CNS nurse team and support the wider renal CNS when required, alongside supporting vascular access for our renal patients.
The post holder will require a non medical prescribing qualification or be willing to work towards one.
A developmental Band 6 role may be considered for the right candidate.
• The post holder will be responsible for being an accountable Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Nephrology including haemodialysis treatment and service improvement.
• The post holder will be based in the specialty of Nephrology
• The post holder will be a highly experienced nurse who uses specialist knowledge and skills to support:
• patients requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT)
• patients with an acute kidney injury (AKI)
• support the development of renal CNS services
• education on renal conditions within the organisation
• liaise and work collaboratively with other CNS within the organisation
• The post holder will be able to take a relevant history and clinical assessment to develop a management plan and evaluate the progress of that plan within the limitations of their knowledge and skills while being supported by medical and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will demonstrate clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon established guidelines.
• The post-holder will work under the supervision of the Consultant Nephrologist Team.
• The post-holder will be expected to participate in service improvement, to include research and development and clinical audit.
• The post holder will form part of renal nurse leadership team. Participating in employee relations, rostering, training and education and the appraisal process.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Renal Clinical Nurse Specialist Team at RCHT.
As a senior nurse with experience in the care and management of renal patients or acute medical nursing, the post holder will form part of the nursing leadership team for the Renal CNS service.
The Acute Kidney Injury CNS role is a new service and the successful applicant will be responsible for implementing and driving an AKI nursing service at RCHT with a focus on education and working alongside clinical teams to recognise and support patients with an AKI.
The post holder will also lead the chronic kidney disease CNS nurse team and support the wider renal CNS when required, alongside supporting vascular access for our renal patients.
The post holder will require a non medical prescribing qualification or be willing to work towards one.
A developmental Band 6 role may be considered for the right candidate.
• The post holder will be responsible for being an accountable Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Nephrology including haemodialysis treatment and service improvement.
• The post holder will be based in the specialty of Nephrology
• The post holder will be a highly experienced nurse who uses specialist knowledge and skills to support:
• patients requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT)
• patients with an acute kidney injury (AKI)
• support the development of renal CNS services
• education on renal conditions within the organisation
• liaise and work collaboratively with other CNS within the organisation
• The post holder will be able to take a relevant history and clinical assessment to develop a management plan and evaluate the progress of that plan within the limitations of their knowledge and skills while being supported by medical and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will demonstrate clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon established guidelines.
• The post-holder will work under the supervision of the Consultant Nephrologist Team.
• The post-holder will be expected to participate in service improvement, to include research and development and clinical audit.
• The post holder will form part of renal nurse leadership team. Participating in employee relations, rostering, training and education and the appraisal process.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026