Clinical Nurse Specialist - Living Donor Coordinator

Main area

Transplant/Renal OPD

Grade

Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

196-NM13090

Employer

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type

NHS

Site

Guys Hospital

Town

London

Salary

£56,276 - £63,176 p.a inc. HCA

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

06/08/2025 23:59

Guys and St Thomas is among the UKs busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.

Guys is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Marys Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Childrens Hospital.

Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions. 

Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.

In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.

We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of Kings Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with Kings College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding.

The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.

We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.

As one of the largest living donor kidney transplant centres in the UK, we take pride in our dedicated team and the comprehensive care we provide. The Living Donor Coordinator plays a crucial role in this process, offering essential support and guidance to donors from initial contact through to the surgical procedure and post-operative follow-up

Closing Date: 06/08/2025

Interview date: 14/08/2025

The post holder will be responsible for the management of a case-load of patients undergoing assessment for living donor surgery. They will act as a lead specialist and will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients.

To apply for this post, you must be registered with the NMC and hold a post-registration renal and mentorship qualification. You will need to demonstrate that you can work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team and have several years experience working in a variety of renal settings. 

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UKs best known hospitals - Guys, St Thomas, Evelina London Childrens Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UKs busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of Kings Health Partners - we are one of Englands eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Researchs  biomedical research centres, established with Kings College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

• Initial Contact and Screening:

  • Respond to inquiries from potential living donors.
  • Conduct preliminary screenings to assess donor suitability.

• Educational Support:

  • Provide detailed information about the living donation process, including risks, benefits, and the overall timeline.
  • Ensure donors understand the medical, emotional, and legal aspects of kidney donation.

• Assessment Coordination:

  • Schedule and coordinate all necessary assessments, tests, and consultations.
  • Liaise with various departments to facilitate a smooth assessment process.

• Documentation and Record Keeping:

  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all donor interactions, assessments, and decisions.
  • Ensure all legal and medical documentation is completed and filed appropriately.

• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration:

  • Work closely with nephrologists, surgeons, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to support the donor.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss donor cases and plan care.

• Support and Counselling:

  • Provide emotional and psychological support to donors throughout the donation process.
  • Offer resources and referrals for additional support services as needed.

• Surgical Coordination:

  • Organize and coordinate the logistics of the surgical procedure.
  • Ensure donors are well-prepared for surgery and understand pre- and post-operative instructions.

• Post-Operative Follow-Up:

  • Monitor the donors recovery post-surgery, addressing any complications or concerns.
  • Arrange follow-up appointments and ensure continued care and support.

• Communication:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for donors, answering questions and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Keep donors informed about their status and next steps throughout the process.

• Education and Training:

  • Stay updated on the latest practices and guidelines in living kidney donation.
  • Provide education and training to healthcare staff about the living donor proces

Guys and St Thomas celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studys at the Trust,  or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.  

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

Flexible working

We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individuals personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Lisa Silas: Advanced Nurse Practitioner-Living Kidney Donation, ABO and Recipient Workup

Renal Offices, 6th Floor, Borough Wing, Guys Hospital, Great Maze Pond. SE1 9RT |

Ph: 0207 188 5688 | ext: 5688 |

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Information :

• Company : Guy's Hospital
• Position : Clinical Nurse Specialist - Living Donor Coordinator
• Location : London, Greater London
• Country : US