Overview
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our renal service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading centres for kidney care, supporting patients across North Central London. Our team provides nurse-led clinics at the Royal Free Hospital and across three kidney care centres located in North and central London. You will be required to rotate between sites.
As a CKD CNS, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, proactive, and patient-centred care for individuals living with CKD stages 4-5. You will work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting early intervention, slowing disease progression, and empowering patients to make informed decisions about their kidney replacement treatment options.
Responsibilities
- Running specialist nurse-led CKD clinics, including advanced assessment and care planning
- Providing expert advice, education, and support to patients and their families
- Leading pre-dialysis education and shared decision-making pathways
- Working closely with nephrologists, primary care teams, and community partners
- Supporting early identification of deterioration and timely escalation
- Contributing to service development, quality improvement, and audit programmes
- Delivering specialist training to nursing, medical, and allied health colleagues
- Supporting Trust-wide and regional initiatives aligned with national renal strategies
Requirements
- Experienced and motivated CKD Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to rotate between sites
Why Join Us?
- Work within one of the UK’s most respected renal centres
- Be part of a supportive, innovative, and research-active environment
- Access excellent professional development opportunities, including advanced practice pathways
- Enjoy flexible working options and strong staff wellbeing support
- Contribute to shaping CKD care across a diverse and vibrant population
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Mar 2026
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