Job overview

As a member of the team works co-operatively with the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers while in the units. Works within agreed boundaries of practice giving support to the nurse in charge of the shift and other members of the senior nursing team.

       “Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

Main duties of the job

a)      To work effectively as a team member in providing and facilitating a high standard of nursing, social and rehabilitative support in the urgent care setting. 

b)     Under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, participate in undertaking prescribed treatments for patients.  

c)      To report variances in a patient’s condition or any concerns immediately to a relevant professional.  

d)     To maintain standards of cleanliness of the UTC/CAU and patient areas.  

e)      To undertake nursing tasks under the supervision of a qualified practitioner i.e., vital signs.  

f)        To work with other team members to meet nutritional needs of patients using the service when appropriate.  

g)      To support the use of prescribed equipment if necessary and practice it’s safe use with the patient (e.g. walking frames, crutches).  

h)      To liaise with members of the team within the department, ensuring care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.  

i)        To support the trained nursing team ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care. To provide Personal Care to patients, including nutrition, hygiene, and toileting, and to foster patients independence.  

j)        Has a responsibility in ensuring the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues is respected at all times.  

k)      May handle patient property and valuables  

Working for our organisation

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?
•    Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
•    Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
•    Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
•    Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
•    Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
•    Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
•    Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
•    Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.