Overview
We are excited to announce a band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist position with the Renal Community Team. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and experienced renal nurse to join a close-knit team to provide care in the community for a caseload of pre-dialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. The team consists of 7 nurse specialists covering North, East, South and West Devon (including Exeter) and South, West and Mid-Somerset. The successful applicant will have a geographical area of which they are responsible for, with support from the other Renal Community Nurses and wider Renal MDT to manage their patients. This role requires flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure. The role includes managing a caseload of patients, education to patients and their families, and educating staff in the community and on the renal ward. Responsibilities also include Hepatitis B vaccination clinics, consultant peritoneal dialysis clinics, advanced kidney care clinics, emotional support to patients, liaising with primary care and running nurse-led local clinics.
Main duties of the job: For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Details
Date posted: 04 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 185-497-11362
Job location: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
Note: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and may require disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job responsibilities
More detail about the role
We are looking for an experienced renal nurse to join the Renal Community team. Previous experience of managing a caseload of patients is desirable, though not essential. However an in-depth knowledge of all forms of renal replacement therapies is required. Experience looking after patients on home therapies, especially peritoneal dialysis, would also be expected.
The successful candidate should be an excellent communicator and approachable. They should be organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will be expected to:
* Assess, develop and implement specialist renal nursing care programmes and provide advice, education, support and care to people with chronic/end-stage kidney disease in the community setting.
* Provide specialist advice to primary and secondary care teams in geographical caseload area.
* Provide ongoing emotional and psychological support to patients and their families.
* Participate in and evaluate research and clinical audit in relation to specialty to inform and improve future practice.
* Provide education, information and advice to patients and their families regarding kidney disease and renal replacement therapy options.
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri 8-4pm, on-call rota weekends and bank holidays
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Ria Taylor, Matron for Renal, maria.taylor13@nhs.net, 01392 402519.
Equality and Diversity
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and At Risk status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
Closing date The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, days off to study, CPD, or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. We will help you progress within the NHS.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You’ll have access to occupational health services, counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary and other benefits
You’ll have access to staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. Other benefits include:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including an onsite nursery at Exeter. Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available; we’d love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* Essential: See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
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 to submit for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Employer details
Employer: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
Website: royaldevon.nhs.uk
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