Staff Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is looking for a motivated Staff Nurse to join their team at the Renal Unit. The role requires at least two years of post-registration experience with opportunities for training in renal care. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing high-quality care. The organization offers a supportive environment with emphasis on professional growth, inclusivity, and staff wellbeing, aiming to ensure a work-life balance.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Flexible working environment

Health and wellbeing support network

Discounts at local businesses

Qualifications

• At least two years post-registration experience.
• Experience in renal nursing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-centre chronic Haemodialysis treatment.
• Participate in training programs and career development.
• Work within a specialized team in a high-quality care environment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Care management skills

IT skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Renal course or equivalent

Job description

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Main area Renal Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (part time hours considered) Job ref 279-7716659-JAN26

Employer 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 28/01/2026 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令人 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.

As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1

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

Job overview

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 Samoa 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 uses IT and these skills would be advantageous.

Please be aware this advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

We have an award winning preceptorship programme that will allow you to transition through your first year with support and guidance. This is protected time away from your ward and allows you to network and grow within your peer group. Withviso specialities on offer such as Neurosurgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Gastro Medicine/ Surgery and Theatres we surely have something that will capture your interest.

At University Hospitals Sussex, we are committed to desn supporting the NHS in becoming the world’s first net zero health service. We have developed our plan using the Care without Carbon framework for sustainable healthcare. Projects that deliver the greatest direct CO₂ reduction, as well as cultural change, will be prioritised.

In summary what can we offer you:

• Access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities.
• Access different services and get different skills on the areas you’re interested in
• Best work/life balance so we’ll offer you a supportive and flexible working environment that will allow this.
• We have an excellent health and wellbeing support network for all our colleagues, including lots of discounts in local business and hospitality.
• You’ll be working at some of the best locations in the South East, from the harbour side at Chichester, to the rolling downs of Sussex and the vibrant charms of Worthing and Brighton.

We want to hire talent: if this is you, join us today!

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 rd new members settle in. We’re proud tomanı be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

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