Transplant Clinical Nurse Specialist

makeitcountmarketing; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to support renal transplant patients through their outpatient journey. This full-time role involves caring for patients up to listing and post-transplant under a 9-month fixed-term contract. Applicants must have at least 3 years of nursing experience in an acute setting and 2 years in renal. The position offers competitive compensation within the Agenda for Change pay scheme.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as a registered nurse in an acute hospital setting.
• 2 years experience working in renal.
• Current UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Support renal transplant recipients during their journey.
• Care for patients pre and post-transplant.
• Demonstrate autonomous patient assessment skills.

Skills

Experience as a registered nurse in an acute hospital setting

Experience working in renal

Patient care education and support

Education

Non-medical prescribing Health Assessment or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Summary

A rare opportunity to join the small, but dynamic team of transplant specialist nurses. This is a fixed term contract (9 months). The role involves working with and supporting renal transplant recipients, within the outpatient setting, throughout their transplant journey, including working renal patients up to go onto the transplant list and caring for them post transplant. In this role you will be supported to develop skills to see patients autonomously within the clinic setting.

Key Relationships

• Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Divisional Nurse
• Senior Clinical Nurses
• Senior Nurse - Education and Workforce
• Nursing Directorate
• Human Resources

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. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and employee development.

Job Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract: Secondment

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 205-7620427

Job location: University Hospitals of North Midlands, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG

Job Responsibilities

• Support renal transplant recipients in the outpatient setting throughout their transplant journey.
• Engage with renal patients up to listing and provide care post transplants.
• Develop and demonstrate autonomous patient assessment within the clinic setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Evidence of 3 years experience as a registered nurse in an acute hospital setting.
• Evidence of 2 years experience working in renal.

Desirable Criteria:

• Non-medical prescribing Health Assessment or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of working in transplantation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address: University Hospitals of North Midlands, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG

Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk