Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Ambulatory Care
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-5919936-APR24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/05/2024 08:00
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Adult Nurse to join Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) & the Medical Day Case Unit (MDCU) at the Princess Royal Hospital.
SDEC is responsible for the assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation of patient fitting criteria for same day emergency care and admission avoidance pathways. MDCU is responsible to provide urgent infusion treatment or diagnostic testing appropriate for the area including endocrine studies, planned blood transfusion, regular medication infusion, iron infusions, etc.
Informal visits are very welcome.
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
We are looking for a enthusiastic nurse who has a keen interest in acute and ambulatory care, patient assessment and admission avoidance.
You will work as part of a team responsible for a group of patients, delivering patient centered care which is evidenced based and patient centred. You will undertake a variety of tasks, participating in the assessment, implementation and delivery of treatment. You will work closely with colleagues from across the MDT.
In return, we can offer you the opportunity to work as part of a focused, effective team within a developing and expanding Unit.
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.
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
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care appropriate to their skills, experience, qualifications and competence, with a focus on promoting health and independence
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Autonomously carry out clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, or under the direction and supervision of a more senior registered nurse, or other registered care professionals, where competency in that area is still developing
- Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Acute medical/emergency care experience
- Ambulatory care experience
Education
Essential criteria
- Diploma or Degree level qualification
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate module to degree or masters level
- Clinical skills (venepuncture, cannulation, catherisation etc)
- Additional courses related to ambulatory care
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
- Craig Radmall
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01444 441881
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