Staff Nurse

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Job Summary

How do you fancy working full or part-time, Monday to Friday, days only (no nights), with every weekend and Bank Holiday off?

Then look no further - we are looking for a kind, caring and compassionate Staff Nurse to join ourgreat team of dynamic, supportive, creative and forward thinking Outpatient Nurses.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work as a qualified nurse, in an acute, newly formed NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, with multiple specialities, fantastic diversity and a vast array of training opportunities.

Our Outpatient Department runs a broad spectrum of clinics, including Allergy, Cardiac, Cardiac Surgery,Haematology, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Diabetic and Endocrine.

Experience in an outpatient setting would be desirable, but is not essential.

Are you a keen and passionate nurse, with the enthusiasm to seize every learning opportunity, and up-skill as required, to be able to facilitate the smooth running of our departments’ clinics for the benefit of patients, staff and Service Users alike?

Does this sound like you? Then seize this fantastic opportunity to be a part of our progressive, fun and welcoming team, where you can make a difference.

We truly believe - ’Better never stops’ - so come and be, the never stopping ’Better’, with us.

Informal visits are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

Act as patient/carer advocate at all times

To work unsupervised, providing nursing care to patients attending the department

Prioritise care and delegate workload activities as appropriate

Undertake a wide range of clinical duties relating to different specialities including Allergy, Cardiac, Cardiac Surgery, Haematology, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Diabetic and Endocrine.

To assess , plan and implement care in consultation with the multi disciplinary team , supervising care and treatments administered by junior members of staff

To have the professional skills and knowledge to work using own initiative whilst undertaking a wide range of clinical duties relating to the different specialities including being able to act appropriately in emergency situations

Works without supervision within the outpatient care setting in the absence of the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse.

About Us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

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.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ’where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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 because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: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.

Job Description Job Responsibilities

Provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulation

Work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community

To work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guideline

To act as a role model communicating in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and the staff at all times

Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge, recognising and working within the limits of your competence

Take every opportunity to continue to maintain and develop your own practice

Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Person Specification Essential Essential

• NMC Registration
  
  

Desirable

• Outpatient Experience
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer’s website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)