Registered Nurse - Maternity

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration.

Come join our highly motivated but friendly Midwifery team, where commitment to providing high quality, holistic care is our passion.

This is an exciting yet challenging time, as we embrace a period of improvement and development.

We are looking for Registered Nurses to join our teams at Haywards Heath

We are therefore inviting self-motivated, dynamic, professional nurses with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our proactive, professional maternity team. If you are a nurse who would like to be a part of our future and can meet this challenge, we welcome your interest in a post with us - please apply today!

The successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.

For further information on joining ourMaternity teamat UHSussex please viewwww.uhsussex.nhs.uk/maternity-jobs

Main duties of the job

To provide an effective, safe, evidence based patient care in accordance with 'The Code' to women and pregnant people the antenatal clinics and core midwifery care setting.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a consistently high standard of care to meet patient needs and Unit objectives.
The post holder must demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care using a holistic approach.
The post holder must possess fundamental management and facilitation skills in order to co-ordinate and supervise the activity of Unit staff, promote multi-disciplinary working and foster a supportive, learning environment.
In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse the post holder will assume responsibility for the effective operation of the Unit.
As a Registered Nurse the post holder is expected to consistently act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

About us

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 ourWellbeing 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.

Candidate Information Pack:https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

279-7108289-APR25

Job locations

Princess Royal

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job will be mainly on the Postnatal ward at PRH. The main responsibility will to provide an effective, safe, evidence based patient care in accordance with The Code to women and pregnant people the antenatal clinics and core midwifery care setting. Working Alongside midwifery colleagues supporting women/people following their birth. There may be times where working on labour ward is required if there is a women/person with specific nursing requirements, as well as occasional cover for annual leave/ sickness for the vaccination clinics in the ANC/DAU. The shifts consist of long days, night and weekends and bank may also be available to cover these shifts.

Please see attached Job Description for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Registered Nurse

Essential

Qualified Nurse NMC registered
NHS experience

Desirable

997/998 Mentorship Module or Equivalent
IT literacy and experience of electronic medicines management and maternity information systems.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

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

Person Specification

Registered Nurse

Essential

Qualified Nurse NMC registered
NHS experience

Desirable

997/998 Mentorship Module or Equivalent
IT literacy and experience of electronic medicines management and maternity information systems.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

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

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.