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Main area Nursing Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (part time hours will be considered)
Job ref 279-7534437-OCT25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2025 23:59
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
The post holder will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of doctor and nurse-led clinics and the delivery of skilled nursing interventions to outpatients attending for day case procedures. They will be responsible for the assessment of patients’ care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.
Main duties of the job
To deliver safe, competent, and compassionate care to renal patients attending clinic reviews and day-case procedures
To undertake haemodialysis for those with end stage kidney disease
To work unsupervised, as an effective, flexible team player
To deputise in the absence of senior staff to ensure continuity of care for patients attending the Renal Outpatients department.
To run and support a variety of medical and nurse-led clinics
To assess patients holistically and refer to the multidisciplinary or community teams as required.
To delegate appropriately and act as an effective and professional role model within the nursing team
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Plans and delivers care and investigations to renal patients using competent skills in such areas as venepuncture, cannulation, administration of intravenous drugs, ECGs.
Co‑ordinates clinic activity and reviews patient care needs within the department, supporting the Healthcare Assistants running clinics. Interprets test results accurately leading to appropriate actions and referrals to the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
Is actively involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care with a flexible approach, involving all members of the multidisciplinary health care team thus promoting patient‑centred care.
Provide follow‑up care via phone, for patients and carers, keeping them informed and supporting them while at home.
Provides emotional and psychological support to patients and families coping with diagnosis and life‑changing decisions on renal treatment and dialysis, referring to other professionals and agencies as needed.
Enables patients and their families to understand renal failure and its treatment, and to gain access to further psycho‑social support as required. Takes nursing lead in the care of patient groups with specific needs, such as people with a kidney transplant, vasculitis, diabetes, renal anaemia, etc, monitoring their test results and clinic follow‑up by phone and in nurse‑led clinics.
Gives pre and post‑procedure care to renal outpatients attending day procedures and intravenous infusions, monitoring and acting on their vital signs, escalating as indicated to the medical team.
Actively participates as an effective team member, contributing to the efficient running of the department. Able to transfer patients between departments safely and appropriately according to Trust guidelines and internal operating policies, e.g. managing day case conversions to inpatient care safely.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NMC registration
* First Degree
* Recognised Renal Course
Skills
* Competent in phlebotomy and venepuncture skills
* Competent in IV therapy
* Basic IT skills
* Awareness and knowledge of General Nephrology
* Experience of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience as a S/N within a renal setting
* Haemodialysis and/or peritoneal skills
* Care of a patient on transplant waiting list and follow up care post‑transplant
* Understanding of treatment for renal anaemia
* Knowledge of Renal CV5 database
* Understanding of treatment for non‑transplant immunosuppression
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Important information for applicants:
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DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
Further Information
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Claire Hudson
Job title Renal Outpatient manager
Email address claire.hudson1@nhs.net
Telephone number 01273696955
Additional information
Claire Hudson - claire.hudson1@nhs.net 01273 696955 ext 67616
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