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Job summary

Main area
Maternity
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week (Part time hours also considered. Bank may be available on wards.)
Job ref
279-6771912-NOV24
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town
Brighton
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/12/2024 23:59

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279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

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. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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

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. 

Come join our highly motivated but friendly Midwifery team, where commitment to providing high quality, holistic care is our passion.

This is an exciting yet challenging time, as we embrace a period of improvement and development.

We are looking for Registered Nurses to join our teams at Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton

We are therefore inviting self-motivated, dynamic, professional nurses with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our proactive, professional maternity team.  If you are a nurse who would like to be a part of our future and can meet this challenge, we welcome your interest in a post with us – please apply today!

The successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.

For further information on joining our Maternity team at UHSussex please view www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/maternity-jobs

Main duties of the job

  • To provide an effective, safe, evidence based patient care in accordance with ‘The Code’ to women and pregnant people the antenatal clinics and core midwifery care setting.
  • The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a consistently high standard of care to meet patient needs and Unit objectives.
  • The post holder must demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care using a holistic approach.
  • The post holder must possess fundamental management and facilitation skills in order to co-ordinate and supervise the activity of Unit staff, promote multi-disciplinary working and foster a supportive, learning environment.
  • In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse the post holder will assume responsibility for the effective operation of the Unit.
  • As a Registered Nurse the post holder is expected to consistently act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

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

This job will be mainly on the Postnatal ward at RSCH. The main responsibility will to provide an effective, safe, evidence based patient care in accordance with  ‘The Code’ to women and pregnant people the antenatal clinics and core midwifery care setting.  Working Alongside midwifery colleagues supporting women/people following their birth. There may be times where working on labour ward is required if there is a women/person with specific nursing requirements, as well as occasional cover for annual leave/ sickness for the vaccination clinics in the ANC/DAU. The shifts consist of long days, night and weekends and bank may also be available to cover these shifts. 

Please see attached Job Description for further details. 

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Qualified Nurse NMC registered
Desirable criteria
  • 997/998 Mentorship Module or Equivalent
  • ECDL Modules 1,2,7 or equivalent

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Hannah Toms
Job title
Maternity Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01273 696955
Additional information

Please contact  Postnatal lead- Nicola Hilton or Matron Hannah  Toms

emails: [email protected]

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