Senior Staff Nurse / Theatre Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Health Care Assistant in Brighton. Join a dynamic team in the Main Haemodialysis Unit, providing high-quality care to patients with renal failure. This role involves implementing treatment programs, supervising junior staff, and participating in ongoing training and development. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive environment for staff growth. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for patient care, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a leading healthcare trust.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programs

Staff Networks

Buddy System for New Members

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience is essential.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record vital signs, report abnormalities.
• Assist medical staff with procedures related to haemodialysis.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Aseptic Techniques

Monitoring Vital Signs

Education

NVQ Level 3

Care Certificate

Tools

Renal Databases (CV5, Diamant)

Dialysis Machinery

Job description

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Senior Staff Nurse / Theatre Practitioner, Brighton

Client:

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Senior Health Care Assistant.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic and friendly team in the Main Haemodialysis Unit. The department is located in Brighton and is the hub for renal services in Sussex. We are open Monday to Saturday, 06:30-22:30, and dialyse 220 patients per week.

You will work within a specialised area, providing high-quality care to patients with acute and chronic renal failure, and will be expected to take on extended roles associated with the specialism. You should be an excellent communicator and work closely with the multidisciplinary team.

Previous healthcare experience is essential, and an NVQ level 3 qualification would be desirable. Due to the specialised nature of the unit, an informal visit is highly recommended.

Main duties of the job

Role Summary: Contribute to implementing and progressing a range of patient treatment and care programmes, mainly Haemodialysis, as delegated by a registered healthcare practitioner, and report on progress. This may involve making minor modifications to care/treatment plans within prescribed parameters, supervising individual or group patient therapy sessions, and managing outpatient clinics.

Participate as an active member of the healthcare team: organise your daily tasks with support, participate in ongoing training and development, maintain necessary skills, and contribute to the smooth running of the service. Provide supervision and coordination of junior staff. Practice daily in line with Trust values: Communication, Kindness and Understanding, Fairness and Transparency, Working Together, Excellence.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to succeed, reflected in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. We offer Staff Networks, a buddy system for new members, and are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat patients and staff with compassion and empathy, supporting staff through extensive wellbeing programmes. As a university trust and healthcare research leader, we value learning, teaching, and training, supporting your growth and development throughout your career.

We look forward to your application and to starting your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Adhere to unit protocols and policies (e.g., administer intravenous device locks, cannulation). Monitor and record vital signs, report abnormalities. Be involved in patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Understand aseptic techniques. Procure and send clinical specimens. Assist medical staff with procedures. Understand renal disease and patient dietary and fluid needs. Report hazards or incidents. Understand haemodialysis processes and machinery. Initiate/terminate treatments. Troubleshoot dialysis complications. Update patient records using renal databases such as CV5 and Diamant.

Person specification

Experience / Qualifications

• Care certificate
• Acute clinical experience
• Haemodialysis experience
• ECG trained and able to take readings
• NVQ 3

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles
• Evidence of personal development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: Discuss options with the recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: All new employees undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check where applicable, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for sponsorship are welcome if eligibility criteria are met. More information is available on gov.uk.

Closing early: Apply early; the role may close before the deadline if interest is high.