Job summary Division: General Medicine.Job Title: Kidney Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)Band: 6Location: UHNMHours of Duty: 37.5 hours per week-Managerially accountable to: Senior SisterProfessionally accountable to: Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist / MatronKey Relationships: All members of the Directorate Management TeamAdministration and clerical staffMedical, nursing and midwifery staff and other staff within theDirectorate/Trust as appropriate.External contacts, relevant to the nature of the work of theDirectorate/Trust, including patients and visitors asappropriate. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Band 6 to join the Chronic Kidney Disease multidisciplinary team on a 12 month secondment to cover maternity leave. Experience of teaching junior colleagues and patients on an individual and also in a group setting would be very advantageous, as we contribute to an in-house education programme and also deliver patient group education sessions. The post holder will act as the key worker and liaise with other healthcare professional to provide the best possible specialist care for their patients You will be highly motivated, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have a commitment to professional development; you will need excellent clinical, communication and IT skills. You will need: Current NMC registration, evidence of study at degree level (or working towards) in Health/Nursing Related Studies. Formal leadership and an, ENB 998 or equivalent is essential, a current driving license. Minimum of 2 years post registration experience in Renal nursing. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6461674-C Job locations Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Helen Sant (see contact details) Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Helen Sant (see contact details) Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Desirable 2 Years Renal Experience Able to Drive and use of a Car Essential Licence Qualifications Essential Evidence of teaching staff/patients Desirable Health Asessment level 6/7 Qualifications Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Desirable 2 Years Renal Experience Able to Drive and use of a Car Essential Licence Qualifications Essential Evidence of teaching staff/patients Desirable Health Asessment level 6/7 Qualifications Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)