Job Description

We are looking for a motivated nurse with a professional outlook to join our team in the Main Haemodialysis Unit as a Staff Nurse.



The Sussex Kidney Unit is a state of the art purpose-built unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and provides a comprehensive range of acute and chronic renal services. The department is located in Brighton and is the main hub for renal services in Sussex. You will work within a specialised area, providing high quality care to patients with acute and chronic renal failure. We are open Monday to Saturday- 06:30-22:30 and providing Haemodialysis to 222 patients per week.



We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, hard-working individual with at least two years post registration experience combined with strong interpersonal and care-management skills, to join our friendly team.



Ideally the candidate would possess renal experience and/or the renal course. Those without a renal background can take advantage of our in house training in the form of unit competencies/ supervisory placements and the Renal Development Programme study days organised by our Renal Clinical Educator. We also support participation on the Renal Pathway course provided by the University of Brighton. The unit utilises information technology extensively and IT skills would be advantageous.



For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Charge Nurse Danilo San Diego (Haemodialysis Unit Manager)



01273 696955 Ext. 67567



Providing in-centre chronic Haemodialysis 3x a week to a group of patients with end stage renal failure.



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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, 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.



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

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP



Be capable and willing to do staff rota, ensuring correct staffing levels and skill mix Develops role of clinical team leader Coordinates shifts Ensures stock levels are maintained and orders stock as required Is prepared to undertake link nurse responsibilities

CLINICAL



Actively participates as an effective team member / leader, contributing to the efficient running of the Haemodialysis Unit Develops, promotes and implements research based practice including guidelines from relevant areas e.g. The Renal Association, The Renal National Service Framework and The National Institute for Clinical Excellence Able to work in other areas within the renal unit, as required to maintain a high quality service Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of individual renal patients (including Level 1 patients who may require additional support) Maintains a working knowledge of preparing and implementing haemodialysis Maintains a working knowledge of peritoneal dialysis Negotiates effective nutrition / fluid intake with the patient in conjunction with other relevant members of the MDT If qualified undertakes fluid assessments on individual patients and prescribes dialysate / peritoneal dialysis fluid as per protocol or autonomously where required Covers on call Acute dialysis as required, and provides out of hours specialist advice to patients at home Acts a clinical resource for specialist dialysis related procedures e.g. acute dialysis, blood volume monitoring, single needle dialysis and plasma exchange Enables patients and their families to understand renal failure and its treatment, and to gain access to further psycho-social support as required Helps and supports a patient transferring between modalities / locations Enables patients to make an informed choice regarding renal replacement therapies / conservative management Builds a partnership between the team, patients and carers * Acts as an advocate for the patient, relatives and staff