Acute Kidney Injury Clinical Nurse Specialist in Wolverhampton

Acute Kidney Injury Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job posted by Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust – a permanent post for a registered nurse committed to improving the care of patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). The role focuses on acute assessment, management, education, and audit within hospital and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of safe clinical care and accurate record keeping in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), national legislation, and local standards.
• Take personal responsibility for actions, omissions, and accountability in clinical practice.
• Practice within an ethical framework based on dignity and respect for patient safety.
• Assume daily responsibility for an in‑patient caseload, including assessment, care planning, and evaluation of prescribed care, medications, and education.
• Develop and manage a nurse‑led AKI follow‑up clinic, enhancing patient education and awareness.
• Collect and input data to reflect service activity and support audit processes.
• Embed AKI Standards of Care across all units and promote best practice within the multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in cross‑site work with Walsall Manor Hospital; possession of a driving licence is preferable.
• Contribute to organisational objectives by supporting continuous learning, evidence‑based practice, succession planning, and professional re‑validation.
• Network with peers across clinical disciplines, share knowledge through presentations and publications, and promote organisational culture of quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration and UK professional registration.
• Minimum two years’ recent experience in an acute area.
• Evidence of professional updating within the last three years relevant to the role.
• Experience caring for acutely unwell patients (desired).
• Health Assessment Course or willingness to undertake one within two years.
• Non‑medical prescribing course or willingness to undertake one within three years.
• Experience teaching or presenting to small or large groups.
• Disclosure and Barring Service check (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act exceptions).

Key Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change – Band 6 (Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro‑rata).

Contract: Permanent.

Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible.

Location: New Cross Hospital, Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP.

Reference number: 225‑DIV2‑7573281.

Date posted: 05 December 2025.

About the Trust

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute and community services. It is rated \”Good\” by the Care Quality Commission and has received several awards for diversity, inclusion and being a top employer for nursing staff. The Trust values flexible working arrangements and aims to deliver compassionate, high‑quality care.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age.