Job summary
- Main area
- ENT OMFS
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Occasional work in PRH)
- Job ref
- 279-7257853-JUN25
- 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
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/07/2025 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. 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
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ear, Nose and Throat and Maxillofacial Outpatient Departments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with great team spirit. We are offering a full time position of 37.5 hours per week to cover maternity leave.
The two departments have clinical outpatient activity at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital and the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital.
We will be providing training of required skills to the successful candidate.
Previous applicants for this role in this department need not apply
Main duties of the job
- To be an active team member.
- To assist and support in managing the ENT Clinics.
- To assist and support in the running of OMFS Clinics.
- To assist in the running of nurse led activity.
- Assist the clinicians and adhere to trust policies.
- Be responsible in delivering patient-centred nursing care in an outpatient specialised setting, aiming to achieve the highest possible standards of care delivery, in accordance with the Trust’s Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
- Deputise in the absence of more senior nursing staff.
- Promote best clinical and professional practice.
- Ensure efficient use of resources.
- Assist in the promotion of conductive learning environment for all
staff and students
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. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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The post holder will need to have a clear understanding of the 18 week and 2 week rule pathway and will be pivotal in helping to ensure it is met.
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The post holder will be expected to organise and maintain the running of clinics in both specialities and be able to delegate appropriately to junior staff.
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They will be required to check patient notes in advance, ensure that all information including results is present and escalate any issues as early as possible.
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Effectively liaises with ward staff, clinical operations department, site management team, discharge lounge and other departments to allow timely management of patients throughout whenever required.
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Ensure their own health, safety and welfare and those around them, taking action where necessary and report any issues of concern to the nurse manager.
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To participate in risk assessment, COSHH and other health and safety issues, including decontamination, to ensure safe practise.
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To adhere to the UHSussex Uniform Policy and Dress Code Policy.
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To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments.
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The nurse takes personal responsibility for ensuring continuous maintenance of professional registration to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and informs the nurse manager or matron if this is compromised.
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Demonstrates a professional approach to work and adheres with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.
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To ensure that practice is evidence based and in line with local policies and procedures.
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The post holder is required to demonstrate on-going continuous professional development.
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At no time should the post holder work outside their defined level of competence. If the post holder has concerns regarding this, they should immediately discuss this with their Manager/Supervisor/Consultant.
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The post holder has the responsibility to inform those supervising their duties if they are not competent to perform a duty.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
Experience
Desirable criteria
- ENT or MaxFac experience
- Wound Care Management
- OPD experience
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
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dianne Evans
- Job title
- Nurse Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
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