Staff Nurse

Job summary

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.

Our 3 frailty wards offer fantastic opportunities within Frailty care. We have short stay, frailty care and a ward specialising in specialist dementia care.

All our frailty wards will be in the new Louisa Martindale Building opening soon. We are moving into new spacious wards with side rooms and bays having amazing views of the sea and Downs, allowing the best environment to care for our older patients.

Out Multi Disciplinary Teams are amazing, drawing on their skills , knowledge and expertise to give the best care possible. Many of our patients are within their last 1000 days and it is a privilege to care for them and their families. This special time offers valuable moments to give compassionate care, that is person centred and focused on the best outcomes encompassing quality of life and comfort.

We hope that is what you also want, and if this interests you and you have the passion to deliver excellent care possible to our patients , we would love you to join us. We offer training, support and will help develop your skills to be confident, competent and feel fulfilled in your role.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include providing holistic, person centred care. Working within your abilities and competence but developing your skills through training and development to enhance your car.

You will be able to:

1. Prioritise care and delegates workload and ward activities appropriately to HCA's and other staff; may be required to take charge of the ward on an ad hoc basis
2. Effectively and professionally deals with emergency situations
3. Adhere to local and National policies and guidelines
4. Contribute and actively participate in correct reporting and handling of incidents and accidents.
5. Identify and report malfunctioning equipment and takes necessary action
6. Ensure adequate ward stock levels are maintained
7. Process patient property and valuables in accordance with UHSussex

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

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.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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.

Build a career with us: 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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