University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Bank Staff Nurse

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Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed band 5 registered nurses to join our temporary workforce.

As a bank nurse you will be able to choose a flexible working pattern to suit your work life balance in a variety of clinical settings working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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

  • To liaise with other staff and departments to promote and maintain effective working relationships, ensuring high standards of care and service.
  • To act as a role model at all times.
  • Maintain a safe environment for all staff, patients and visitors and ensure that all equipment is safe and in working order.
  • To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
  • To be responsible for reporting incidents and potential risks to the sister/charge nurse.
  • Attend mandatory training and participate in continuing development and appropriate education.
  • Work flexibly to cover the needs of the service.

About us

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 Programmefor 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.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£18.65 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

279-6673809-OCT24

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital & Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton & Haywards Heath

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Flexible shift options in a variety of settings
  • Supportive environment
  • Commitment to and support for your health and wellbeing
  • NHS discounts

You'll also have access to the NHS pension scheme and health service discounts.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Flexible shift options in a variety of settings
  • Supportive environment
  • Commitment to and support for your health and wellbeing
  • NHS discounts

You'll also have access to the NHS pension scheme and health service discounts.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 6 months acute experience
  • NMC registration

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 6 months acute experience
  • NMC registration

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital & Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton & Haywards Heath

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital & Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton & Haywards Heath

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Temporary Staffing

Laura Walker

laura.walker31@nhs.net

07879415669

Details

Date posted

01 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£18.65 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

279-6673809-OCT24

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital & Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton & Haywards Heath

BN2 5BE


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