An exciting opportunity has arisen for one full time (37.5hrs) and one part time (28hrs) Community Viral Hepatitis Research Nurse to coordinate a 2 year viral hepatitis prospective study. The role will provide Blood Borne Virus (BBV) testing, community Hepatitis C education, training and treatment across Brighton and East Sussex with a focus on 'find and treat' strategy. The nurses will work under the supervision of the Hepatology team and Principal Investigator (PI) as part of the Sussex Hepatology Operational Delivery Network (ODN)

BSUH leads the Sussex Hepatology Operational Delivery Network (ODN) and is one of 22 ODN's in England that provides testing and direct access into specialised treatment services for Hepatitis C. The Sussex Hepatology ODN supports the NHS England ambition to eliminate Hepatitis C and is committed to increasing awareness, testing and getting more diagnosed individuals into curative treatment and care.

The post holders will work in multiple community settings alongside the existing Hepatology Nurses, Consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide excellent quality and holistic care to patients in Brighton and East Sussex.

It is essential that you hold first level RN registration with the NMC and have evidence of post-registration education and training. Experience of working and caring for patients with viral hepatitis is desirable. This role would suit nurses with gastroenterological and\/or community blood borne virus experience. However, training will be provided as required. 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 holders will have the ability to work within the team as well as independently, and would need to be willing to travel as part of the role.

The post holder will be instrumental in implementing and coordinating the study to ensure it is delivered to time and target and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Posts in the Trust are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal spent and unspent convictions, reprimands, and cautions.

Salaries for this role will be offered in alignment with the NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions

BSUH are an ERS Silver and Veteran Aware accredited Hospital who welcome applications from all members of the Armed Forces communities

We may also use this advert to build our Bank staff. If you are unsuccessful at interview for a substantive role but meet the BSUH standards you may be offered a bank post.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

Closing Date: 2nd June 2019

Interview Date: 11th June 2019

General information for applicants

Successful candidates will join the first pay step within their salary band (unless otherwise stated). All our colleagues receive an annual appraisal. For colleagues appointed after 1 April 2019, this guides their progression through the salary steps.

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

Applications for Tier 2 sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. 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 Visa and Immigrationswebsite https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration .

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. You can reach them 01444 448692 \/448616 or by email: [email protected]