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Main area
renal
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
279-7088731-APR25
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town
Brighton
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/05/2025 23:59

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279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Lead Renal Technician

Band 7

 About our Trust

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 always put our Patient First .  In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and 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 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. 

 

Job overview

We are looking for an experience Renal Technician to lead the Technician team in the Sussex kidney Unit.  The lead technician would be a member of small team of renal technicians and part of management group who supports renal services across several sites in the South East, including two satellite units, home dialysis program and other specialities within care group. You will be a key member of the department, working alongside stakeholders in developing and implementing strategies to provide a best in practice service.

Main duties of the job

The applicant will be expected to demonstrate considerable technical experience in medical equipment maintenance, haemodialysis, and related water treatment. You must be accredited by the Association of Renal Technologists. The successful candidate would be the one who can think outside the box to create compliant solutions and motivate the team to achieve goals.
 

Working for our organisation

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/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The lead renal technologist manages technical operations for all aspects of dialysis including the home dialysis program. The role will support in running the renal technical service by providing leadership in assigned areas, working closely with clinicians and nursing management to support Trust in delivering better care.

You must possess a full UK (Manual) driving licence.

Able to use fine tools for equipment adjustment/assembly.

Able to handle medium loads within safe limits.

Able to concentrate for long periods to allow accurate working

Able to deal with emotionally challenging circumstances when working in clinical areas (e.g. when visiting wards and homes fault finding on patient connected equipment).

Able to train groups of professional staff & patients in the use of medical equipment

Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations 

Able to motivate colleagues and act with confident authority when the situation requires.

Please refer to the JD and Person specification

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Accredited member of the association of renal technologists
  • 5 years experience post qualification

Skills and ED&I

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joe Leslie
Job title
Lead Nurse for Dialysis
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07825035228
Additional information
Joe Leslie
Lead Nurse for Dialysis
Sussex Kidney Unit
Royal Sussex County Hospital
 
Mobile: 07825035228
01273 696955  ex 67598
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