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Job summary

Main area
Orthopaedic & Rheumatology Outpatients
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 25.5 hours per week
Job ref
279-6180267-APR24
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre
Town
Haywards Heath
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/05/2024 23:59

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Staff Nurse

Band 5

 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, 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 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 - 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

Wanting a new challenge and want to do it in a supportive progressive environment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the MSK outpatients setting.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a great team spirit. We are offering a part time position of 25.5 hours (Three days a week).

We support Orthopaedics and also Rheumatology with their outpatient care. We have three sites we work from the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre Outpatients department based in Haywards Heath. 

We also have our brand new Fracture Clinic and Rheumatology outpatient clinics in the Louisa Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital which opened in 2023. This new building allowed us to provide modern facilities for patients and staff. 

This role will base you primarily at the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre. 

You would work with both Orthopaedic and Rheumatology teams to deliver outstanding care to our patients - working alongside our established team who will welcome you with open arms and help you grow and develop in your new role.

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. 

Main duties of the job

You will assist with the smooth running of clinics both consultant led and also nurse led wound clinics. 

At University Hospitals Sussex, we are committed to supporting the NHS in becoming the world’s first net zero health service. We have developed our plan using the Care without Carbon framework for sustainable healthcare. Projects that deliver the greatest direct CO2 reduction, as well as cultural change, will be prioritised.

In summary what can we offer you:

  • Access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities.
  • Best work/life balance so we’ll offer you a supportive and flexible working environment that will allow this.
  • We have an excellent health and wellbeing support network for all our colleagues, including lots of discounts in local business and hospitality.
  • The opportunity to develop new skills and manage your own wound clinics.
  • Grow your confidence working as part of a team whilst maintaining a high level of autonomy planning care for patients seen in the nurse led wound clinics.
  • We can provide training to the required skill level to the successful candidate.

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, 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 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 - 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength and want you to feel included to help as always put the Patient First, 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 success.   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. 

  • Undertake clinical duties relevant to outpatient nursing role.
  • Work autonomously running nurse led wound clinics
  • Provide outstanding care to our patients
  • Contribute to maintaining a great work environment where we look after each other. 

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration or soon-to-qualify

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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
Christopher Tipple
Job title
Fracture & Rheumatology Outpatient Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07503580116
Additional information

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:30 Friday 08:30 - 12:00