Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Transplant Specialist Nurse team. The post holder should have extensive knowledge of renal nursing, excellent communication skills, a passion for delivering high quality care and be able to work collaboratively within the team. Qualifications in prescribing and physical examination are desirable, but this could be a band 6 training post until band 7 competencies are achieved, and full support will be given to attain this.

Main duties of the job
Manage nurse-led face to face and telephone clinics. Manage the medication for this group of patients in conjunction with MDT discussion and according to local and national policies, assessing . Participate in research and lead in clinical audit. Participating in networking at local and national conferences. Deliver training for colleagues, support students on placement within the transplant team. Lead in the follow- up and risk assessment of any patient who has had any Health Acquired Infections, or complications post transplant such as steroid induced diabetes.

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 eligibilitycriteria.

About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

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 AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Details
Date posted: 24 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 405-26-NM429RSN
Job locations: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 1TJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The position involves co-ordinating the care for a caseload of post transplant patients. Providing education, advice and support to patients and their families. Reviewing on each assessment, in conjunction with patient, fluid balance, blood pressure, nutritional status, sleep patterns and other concerns the patient may have. This involves assessing and interpreting complex medical and nursing needs, triaging and taking appropriate action on findings, and advising GP of any changes.

Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Previous experience within the speciality.
• Experience at senior staff nurse level.
• Ability to demonstrate up to date experience and depth of knowledge and clinical competence.

Desirable

• An awareness of Trust Policies including renal NSF, clinical governance, data protection etc.
• Demonstrate ability and experience in change management/ clinical developments.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential

• Registered Nurse.
• Relevant Speciality course.
• Teaching / Assessor qualification.
• Educated to degree level.
• Act as an independent prescriber.
• Physical examination/ assessment qualification

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential

• IT skills.
• Ability to act on own initiative with evidence of sound decision making abilities.
• Able to demonstrate team management skills with an understanding of the leadership role.

Desirable

• Recent experience within acute Renal setting and competent with dialysis skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate an active role in teaching.

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 for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 1TJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
consultant nurse
Claire Thompson
claire.thompson@nhs.net
01305255345

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.