Renal Nurse Consultant | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the Renal Services at Dorset County Hospital, providing expert clinical leadership and strategic direction for renal healthcare within our acute hospital and satellite dialysis units in East Dorset and South Somerset. In this pivotal role, you will have the autonomy to lead service development across both in-patient and community settings, influence strategic decisions, and deliver exceptional care to patients and families - making a lasting impact every day. You'll work alongside leading Consultants in Renal Medicine, with access to advanced learning and development opportunities. As Nursing Lead, you will collaborate with senior clinicians, the interdisciplinary team, operational management, and external partners to transform and improve patient outcomes and experiences. You will provide expert clinical leadership, act on concerns, and ensure effective communication. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of nurses and nursing practice within the speciality of Renal Care and Transplantation. Provide leadership and direct line management to the renal specialist nursing team and the dialysis units. Provide specialist renal support to the Prince of Wales ward whilst working closely with colleagues across the service. Lead the development of a five-year strategy with the multi-disciplinary renal team, redesigning and improving the service, and contributing to clinical governance strategies related to renal services at Dorset County Hospital. Provide inspirational leadership to nurses and staff managing renal and transplant patients, acting as an exemplary role model on issues relating to patients with kidney disease. Transform and improve patient outcomes and experiences across the Renal Department, Dialysis, Satellite Dialysis Services, Prince of Wales ward and relevant outpatient departments. Qualifications & Experience Highly experienced practitioner with demonstrable experience working across renal specialties. Demonstrated ability to lead and support renal services for Dorset, enabling patients with renal disease to remain as well as possible for as long as possible. Other Information UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Miscellaneous We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups. We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them. This advert closes on Sunday 23 Nov 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr