Job summary We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has the energy and drive, together with extensive experience as a first level registered nurse with a background in acute care, to join our AKI team of nurse specialists. The AKI team is both proactive working across the organisation on reducing the incidents/impact of AKI as well as reactive to the daily needs of the AKI inpatient population. The role works closely with the rostered consultant nephrologist but is independent and autonomous with its own daily workload. Queens Medical Centre is part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust formed in 2006 we are now one of the biggest and busiest acute trusts in England. We have achieved both a national and international reputation for many of our specialist services including stroke, renal, neurosciences, cancer services. The major trauma centre (based at QMC) is one of a national network of specialist centres. This means the workload is always varied and always interesting. Main duties of the job The role will provide and lead a 5 day service, which does not include nights, and is based at Queens Medical Centre campus. Along with your specialist nurse colleagues, and with the support of the rostered consultant nephrologist, you will manage a caseload of patients with acute kidney injury ensuring key clinical interventions are undertaken. You will be expected to liaise with the whole spectrum of the MDT to ensure all clinical measures are delivered. You will also support the increase in awareness and understanding of AKI sharing your specialist knowledge during the day-to-day interactions with individuals and teams across the trust as well as providing dedicated education sessions. About us As one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive, and patient-focused workforce. Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. Our values are: Caring and Helpful; Safe and Vigilant for our patients and colleagues; Being Clinically Excellent and driving innovation to meet the needs of our patients; Using our Resources wisely whilst; Providing Quality products, services and experiences for staff and patients. If you are a committed, flexible, team-player who insists in the best possible care for your patients and are ready to become part of the AKI team then we'd love to hear from you Some of the benefits of working for our organisation include: Flexible working Opportunities for to be innovative/creative in the workplace Friendly and supportive work colleagues within the team Salary sacrifice schemes Cycle to work and travel Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rota Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share Reference number 164-7022184 Job locations Queens Medical Centre campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Derby Road, Lenton Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification documents You will be responsible for the provision of delivering specialist nursing knowledge and advice on care and treatment for a defined patient group working as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team. This role involves working as part of a specialist team involved in identifying patients with AKI using an e-alert system. This will include demonstrating expert practice and highly specialised advice in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The role will involve education of both nursing and medical staff in the recognition and treatment of AKI. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification documents You will be responsible for the provision of delivering specialist nursing knowledge and advice on care and treatment for a defined patient group working as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team. This role involves working as part of a specialist team involved in identifying patients with AKI using an e-alert system. This will include demonstrating expert practice and highly specialised advice in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The role will involve education of both nursing and medical staff in the recognition and treatment of AKI. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Current first level NMC registration Degree in health/nursing related studies or be working towards Suitable teaching and assessing qualification Desirable Masters level degree Research training/experience Experience Essential Extensive post-registration experience in an acute care setting Evidence of ability to act as a mentor Experience working with specialty specific patients Experience in use of hospital information systems and IT packages Desirable Nephrology or critical care experience Communication and relationship Essential Able to present and receive complex clinical information to a multi-professional audience Able to convey sensitive information in an empathic manner to staff and patients / clients Evidence of providing formal teaching sessions Analytical and Judgement Essential Able to respond to problems / situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place Desirable Ability to generate, analyse and present reports and documents Planning and organisation Essential Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and able recognise and respond appropriately to urgent situations Evidence of leadership experience Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Current first level NMC registration Degree in health/nursing related studies or be working towards Suitable teaching and assessing qualification Desirable Masters level degree Research training/experience Experience Essential Extensive post-registration experience in an acute care setting Evidence of ability to act as a mentor Experience working with specialty specific patients Experience in use of hospital information systems and IT packages Desirable Nephrology or critical care experience Communication and relationship Essential Able to present and receive complex clinical information to a multi-professional audience Able to convey sensitive information in an empathic manner to staff and patients / clients Evidence of providing formal teaching sessions Analytical and Judgement Essential Able to respond to problems / situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place Desirable Ability to generate, analyse and present reports and documents Planning and organisation Essential Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and able recognise and respond appropriately to urgent situations Evidence of leadership experience 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Queens Medical Centre campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Derby Road, Lenton Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)