Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Advanced Kidney Care
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 30
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 12/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Advanced Kidney Care (AKC) Clinical Nurse Specialist to join a dedicated renal team. The role involves managing a caseload of patients with chronic kidney disease, providing education and support to empower them in treatment decisions. You will lead nurse-led clinics, conduct assessments, and coordinate care across various services. This position offers professional development within a supportive environment, making a meaningful difference to patients' lives.
Essential criteria
- *Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- *Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- *Portfolio of certified / accredited post registration professional development.
Desirable criteria
- *Health Assessment post graduate qualification / willingness to work towards
- *Post registration experience with evidence of knowledge and development for the associated area of specialist practice.
- *In depth knowledge of specialist procedures required for role, with willingness to undertake further training/ education to achieve agreed level of competence.
- *Knowledge of standards and policies associated with role.
- *Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment.
- *Demonstrable understanding of the national / NHSE diagnostic/ therapeutic expectations / strategy around endoscopy services and can relate this to the role.
- *Demonstrable understanding of clinical governance / patient safety process's -- can relate this to the role in relation to their personal/professional accountability.
- Additional Criteria
- *Excellent written, verbal communication skills
- *Ability to follow complex instructions consistently in relation to the delivery of endoscopy practice.
- *Consistently professional, collaborative, and compassionate in their approach to colleagues/ patients
- *Effective people skills including high degree of self-awareness / self-regulation.
- *Ability to understand, interpret and critically analyse information/ data and develop skills in reporting of video capsule images.
- *Ability to recognise limits of own competence and seek advice/ support escalating concerns as required.
- *Ability to apply, evaluative and reflective techniques to personal practice, events, and activities.
- *Ability to plan, prioritise workload in response to service need
- *Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload and developing skills, knowledge, and competence.
- *Ability to work towards autonomous enhanced practice through exposure, supervised practice to a preset level of clinical competence.
- *Ability to apply, evaluative and reflective techniques to personal practice, events, and activities.
- *Ability to contribute to service development
- *Acts to support and enable teamwork.
- *Cheerful outlook towards supporting organisational / service changes, learning and continuous quality improvement
- *Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- *Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- *Portfolio of certified / accredited post registration professional development.
- *Health Assessment post graduate qualification / willingness to work towards
- *Post registration experience with evidence of knowledge and development for the associated area of specialist practice.
- *In depth knowledge of specialist procedures required for role, with willingness to undertake further training/ education to achieve agreed level of competence.
- *Knowledge of standards and policies associated with role.
- *Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment.
- *Demonstrable understanding of the national / NHSE diagnostic/ therapeutic expectations / strategy around endoscopy services and can relate this to the role.
- *Demonstrable understanding of clinical governance / patient safety process's -- can relate this to the role in relation to their personal/professional accountability.
- Additional Criteria
- *Excellent written, verbal communication skills
- *Ability to follow complex instructions consistently in relation to the delivery of endoscopy practice.
- *Consistently professional, collaborative, and compassionate in their approach to colleagues/ patients
- *Effective people skills including high degree of self-awareness / self-regulation.
- *Ability to understand, interpret and critically analyse information/ data and develop skills in reporting of video capsule images.
- *Ability to recognise limits of own competence and seek advice/ support escalating concerns as required.
- *Ability to apply, evaluative and reflective techniques to personal practice, events, and activities.
- *Ability to plan, prioritise workload in response to service need
- *Abilit
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Advanced Kidney Care
The closing date is 12 September 2026
Job summary
Part Time -- 30 Hours per Week
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Advanced Kidney Care (AKC) Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dedicated and supportive renal team.
We are looking for an exceptional nurse with substantial experience and a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
As an Advanced Kidney Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will work closely with the Lead AKC Nurse to manage a designated caseload of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). You will play a key role in empowering patients to make informed decisions about their treatment by providing both face-to-face and virtual education, delivering nurse-led clinics, and supporting patients as their kidney function declines.
What We Offer
This is a rewarding opportunity to develop your specialist skills within a highly supportive renal service. You will be encouraged to continue your professional development while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients living with kidney disease.
If you are passionate about nursing and committed to delivering exceptional patient care, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include:
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