Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED 27 APR 2024

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working in the renal OPD/Day Case Room. You will be able to develop your nursing skills in a specialist area which is key to supporting those with chronic kidney disease across our services.

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work in the wide variety of renal OPD clinics (General Nephrology, Advanced Kidney Care, Transplant, Immunosuppression) and in our Day Case Room where we provide amongst other treatments - infusions, pre/post renal biopsy care, pre/post-surgical care.

You would be responsible for reviewing blood results against the recommended guidance for those with CKD. Ideally the successful candidate will be an Independent Prescriber, but this is not essential. We will provide training on how to run reports from the renal IT database, CV5.

The post is for 19 hours/week (2x9.5hour shifts) and the department is open from 8am-6pm Monday-Friday.

• To provide clinical leadership in the care of people with kidney failure, ensuring safe and compassionate care of all service users, be it in clinic, as day procedure attendance or by phone as follow up.
• To act as the clinical and managerial lead in the absence of the modality manager, by providing day to day management of a team of junior staff and leadership of relevant clinical specialist care within the department.
• To provide specialist advice to renal patients and their carers
  
  

The post holder will have good communication skills and will be expected to spend a large proportion of their time interacting with staff and patients both in the department and on the telephone. They should be computer literate.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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 - 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.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Hudson Job title: Renal OPD Manager Email address: Telephone number:


Claire Hudson Ext 67616 - Usual Hours Of Work


Mon- Thurs 08.00-16.00

Fri 08.00-12.00