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Hepatology Nurse

Employer
Brighton and Sussex University Hospital Trust
Location
Brighton
Salary
30401.0000 - 37267.0000
Closing date
15 Sep 2019

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Sector
Teaching, Higher Education
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent


Main areaHepatologyGradeBand 6ContractPermanentHoursPart TimeJob ref379-SURJUL036-19

EmployerBrighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteSouthpoint, BrightonTownBrightonSalary£30,401 to £37,267 per annumClosing18\/08\/2019 23:59Interview date28\/08\/2019

About our Trust

Our Trust is rated as 'Outstanding for Caring' by the CQC - fundamental to this is the way that we value and respect our staff. At every level, we value the diversity of our colleagues and actively champion an inclusive culture. We believe that everyone without exception should feel free to be their authentic self in the workplace.

We understand that work is only one part of life. We are committed to helping our colleagues achieve the best possible work\/life balance. We proudly offer supportive, inclusive and family friendly employment and flexible working policies. We have a wide range of professional services and employee networks to help our colleagues be at their best - and find support if they need it.

Our Trust is already a Disability Confident employer and we are holding ourselves to account through the Workplace Disability Equality Standard (WDES). Our work on promoting equity and inclusion for our Black, and Minority Ethnic (BME) colleagues continues to be driven by engagement with the WRES (Workforce Race Equality Standard) and the WRES Experts Programme.

In 2019, we committed ourselves to becoming a Stonewall Top 100 LGBTQ+ Employer. We also support the national 'Veteran Aware' scheme and are an ERS Silver accredited Hospital who welcomes applications from all members of the Armed Forces communities.

For our patients, we do everything we can to deliver fair access to all our services. This includes providing interpretative and other services to meet the needs of disabled communities. We're careful to show sensitivity towards ethnic, cultural and religious differences. Our staff uphold these values and so help our care to get better all the time.

About this vacancy

Viral Hepatology Nurse, Band 6, Substantive Post, 30 hrs per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our busy and expanding liver service and Sussex Viral Hepatitis Operational Delivery Network.

The post holder will work alongside the existing Hepatology Nurses, Consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide excellent quality and holistic care to patients across Sussex. The role will contribute to the development and roll out of our nationally acclaimed, pioneering programme in Brighton and Sussex, which will significantly impact on the National and Public Health England Hepatitis C Elimination Strategy.

The role will responsible for effective nurse led clinics mostly within community settings providing Hepatitis C education, training, assessment and treatment across Sussex with a focus on improving patient and clinical engagement in Hepatitis C case finding initiatives. The post will significantly contribute towards ensuring the trust continues to achieve all the measures and targets in the relevant CQUIN.

This post is a Band 6 and on achievement of specialist competencies the post holders will progress to Band 7.

It is essential that you hold first level RN registration with the NMC and have evidence of post-registration education and training. This role would suit a nurse with gastroenterological, substance misuse and\/or community blood borne virus experience. Teaching experience is desirable.

Expectations of the post holder would be an adaptable, enthusiastic and organised nurse who is capable of delivering patient focused, high quality care. The post holder will have the ability to work within the team as well as independently, and would need to be willing to travel to provide outreach clinics as part of the role. A valid UK driving license is essential and access to a vehicle for work purpose.

General information for applicants

Salaries for substantive posts will be offered to successful candidates in alignment with the NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions. All our substantive colleagues will also receive an annual appraisal. For substantive colleagues appointed after 1 April 2019, this guides their progression through the salary steps. Please note this does not apply to Bank only applicants.

As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

We may also use our substantive adverts to build our Bank staff. If you are unsuccessful at interview for a substantive role but meet the BSUH specification for that role you may be offered a bank post. Please note our Bank hourly rates are outlined on a separate payscale.

Applications for Tier 2 sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. Please note our Bank only roles are not eligible for Tier 2 sponsorship. These will be considered alongside all other applications. Under the Residence Labour Market Test, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU\/EEA candidate is available. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Tier 2.

Please apply as early as you're able for this role. Sometimes, we receive exceptional interest, and close adverts earlier than specified. If you are not successful in this application, we may be able to offer you a position through our Bank. Do keep watching our 'Current Vacancies' and apply for the next suitable position.

Further Information

Specific information about this role is in the documents accompanying this advertisement.

For further more information, or help with the application process, please contact the HR Employment Services Team on 01444 448692 \/448616 or by email: [email protected]

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