Job summary
- Main area
- Critical care -Surgery
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-6222752-JUN24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified nurse to join our critical care team. Are you looking for a new challenge and a chance for more education?
We are a busy 12-bedded Critical Care unit providing patient centred care at Level 2 and Level 3. Worthing Critical Care provides a comfortable working environment for our staff and patient care is also enhanced by the use of a modern Information Technology operating a ‘paperless’ approach to patient care using our Clinical Information System.
We have a strong commitment to education and training with an on-site Educator. Our nursing team offers a progressive and supportive environment to develop individuals by utilising in-house resources as well as strong links with the University of Brighton and Surrey.
If you are looking for a new challenge with on-going education and development, would like to develop your career further and are interested in joining our friendly multi-skilled team we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The registered nurse will work within the critical care team planning, monitoring and evaluating care for level 2 and 3 patients and supporting their loved ones. They will follow a programme of competencies to gain knowledge and skills in this specialist area of nursing.
They will , as part of the wider team, support students who rotate into critical care.
Applicants must have NMC registration. Acute nursing experience in an NHS hospital ward setting is essential. Experience within a critical care area would be an advantage but not essential.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust/UHSussex, and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position
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
The registered nurse will provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients , act as a role model communicating in line with trust values at all times and take every opportunity to maintain own practice and development.
They will also facilitate students and others to develop competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.
Please see attached Job description for full details.
Person specification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 1st level RN UK NMC Registered
Desirable criteria
- Adult Critical Care Course
- 1st degree or willingness to undertake
- Teaching and Assessing course or equivalent
- ALS/ILS
- Aims course or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of work in an acute NHS hospital setting
- Record of continuing professional development
- Evidence of knowledge of current issues in professional practice
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience within a Critical Care area
- Team leading experience
- Certificate for IV administration
- Knowledge of relevant research
Skills
Essential criteria
- Computer literacy and keyboard skills
- Demonstrates good verbal and written skills
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma D'Arcy
- Job title
- Matron for Critical Care
- Email address
- emma.d'[email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
Mobile : 07824474473
Ext : 85898 WGH
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