Staff Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

Are you thinking that this year you want to develop your career?

Wanting a new challenge and want to do it in a supportive progressive environment?

Look no further.....

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are excited to invite you to apply for our Band 5 Staff Nurse post within the Day Surgery Unit at Lewes Victoria Hospital.

If successful you will be part of the team at the Day Surgery Unit where we deliver high quality care and a range of surgeries for different specialities including - Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Digestive diseases, Vascular and Maxillofacial.

The service currently runs Monday to Friday from 0700 to 2000. We arelooking foran enthusiastic Band 5Nurse to join our friendly, forward thinking team.

The post holder will complete an orientation period to the clinical area in accordance with the Trust's induction programme. You will also be supported in your on-going professional development.

There also may be the opportunity to develop within the theatre environment in the future.

There is also free parking on site......

Please be aware this advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

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 function within a team providing care and treatment to patient's undergoing surgery

Including:

To work within the day surgery unit ward and pre assessment clinic delivering high quality evidence based care to patients.

Providing high quality evidence based clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations

Working with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community

To work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols, local and national guidelines

To act as a role model communicating in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge, recognising and working within the limits of your competence.
Take every opportunity to continue tomaintain and develop your own practice.
Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision,teaching and role modelling.

About us

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.

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.

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

Date posted

29 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

Reference number

279-7118706-APR25

Job locations

Lewes Victoria Hospital

Nevill Road

Lewes

BN7 1PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Expert Clinical Practice

To admit patients to the wards prior to surgery communicating with other members of the surgical and anaesthetic team any relevant information.
Undertake clinical competencies relevant to the nursing role.
To support staff when indicated in the management of challenging patients, families or situations.
To deal sensitively with patients and / or relatives / carers who may be exhibiting a high level of anxiety or aggression.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Expert Clinical Practice

To admit patients to the wards prior to surgery communicating with other members of the surgical and anaesthetic team any relevant information.
Undertake clinical competencies relevant to the nursing role.
To support staff when indicated in the management of challenging patients, families or situations.
To deal sensitively with patients and / or relatives / carers who may be exhibiting a high level of anxiety or aggression.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration or soon-to-qualify student currently in education.

Desirable

Diploma or Degree level study
Mentorship Module or ENB 998 NVQ Assessor.

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of the Band 5 role.

Desirable

Evidence of professional development since qualification.
Worked within a surgical department
Able to carry out pre operative assessments

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

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration or soon-to-qualify student currently in education.

Desirable

Diploma or Degree level study
Mentorship Module or ENB 998 NVQ Assessor.

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of the Band 5 role.

Desirable

Evidence of professional development since qualification.
Worked within a surgical department
Able to carry out pre operative assessments

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.