University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Junior Renal Technician
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Junior Renal Technician
A vacancy has become available for a Junior Renal Technician for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust.
About the Role
The Sussex Kidney Unit provides care for patients across Sussex on a hub and spoke model. The main dialysis unit is based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and there are satellite units that the Renal Technician service cover at Worthing and Bexhill.
Maintenance and repair of dialysis machines and related equipment is essential for the health and safety of dialysis patients. The post holder needs to hold a minimum of higher national certificate in a relevant science or engineering field is required and ideally experience in renal technology or other clinical engineering background.
The post holder is required to travel across Sussex, visiting satellite units and patients in their own homes and so a full UK driving license is also essential.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
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If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Key Responsibilities
- To develop, under supervision of senior colleagues, the skills necessary to be able to repair, maintain and service all dialysis equipment used within the renal department in order to progress towards a full technician role capable of providing a full autonomous service including on call duties.
The Renal Technical department of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust currently maintains 126 Haemodialysis machines and associated equipment, including 5 central RO plants, across 3 main sites in Sussex. Currently 87 at RSCH (main unit), 21 at Bexhill and 18 at Worthing satellite units. The unit also maintains a fleet of home patient machines (currently 20) at homes throughout Sussex.
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Whether working in the renal unit or in the community, the job provides a variety of challenges and working environments for the post holder to gain suitable experience.
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 new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Stephen Umney
- Job title: Lead Renal Technician
- Email address: stephen.umney@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01273 696955
For informal enquiries please contact the Lead Renal Technician, Stephen Umney on 01273 696955 ext 64089, stephen.umney@nhs.net
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