Staff Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (379)

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Job summary

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide an effective, safe environment of care for individual patients, their relatives and carers.

Are you a nurse with a drive for an acute and emergency care experience who wants to make their career at the Accident & Emergency Department at Princess Royal Hospital or the Major Trauma Centre of the Royal Sussex County Hospital?

Knowledge Current first level registration

Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work as part of a team

Experience Previous experience in a medical speciality is desirable but not essentialWe welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require Tier 2 sponsorship please look out for an advert for Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

We are committed to the delivery of quality care in an unpredictable environment. We encourage innovation and participation in the development of new ways of working through multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve patient- focused outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to develop your acute assessment skills and work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Emergency Care Nurses, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners, Emergency Doctors, Primary Care Doctors, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The department is divided in different areas including Resuscitation Rooms (Green and Red), Majors, Minors and Clinical

We have a team of Practice Education nurses who work closely with the ED team. When you start with us you can expect a personalised induction plan, depending on prior experience, and we will start you on the Level 1 Emergency Care Association and Acute Floor Competencies.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require Tier 2 sponsorship please look out for an advert for Internationally Qualified Nurses.

About us

At University Hospitals Sussex we nurture an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers everyone to be their authentic self at work.

Our values of respect and inclusion are at our core and guide us in our day to day interactions with each other and our patients. We treat people as individuals celebrating their differences and always taking the time to listen, and learn, from their experiences and perspectives.

We have active professional and social networking groups across our hospitals as well as wearing our accreditations and awards with pride. We are an accredited Disability Confident employer, welcome employees from the Armed Forces through the national Veteran Aware scheme, and are proud to be both a Stonewall Diversity Champion employer and a NHS LGBTQI+ Rainbow Badges pilot Trust.

Whilst we celebrate these achievements, we remain true to our where better never stops ethos and to our commitment to champion inclusion and to remove barriers to equality so everyone can feel free to be their authentic self.

Find out more about inclusion at University Hospitals Sussex on our website.

Date posted

06 January 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

379-3755163-JAN22

Job locations

Across Sites UHs

Brighton & Haywards Heath

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provides effective, safe, evidence based patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct

Adheres to NMC code of conduct

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individualised evidence based patient care

Works in accordance with ward philosophy and nursing model

Effectively processes admissions & transfers and plans discharges in accordance with policy and standards

Actively participates in promotion of education for patients, their relatives and colleagues with consideration to resources available

Ensures provision of all drugs as prescribed in accordance with policy, including parenteral administration

Prioritises care and delegates workload and ward activities appropriately to HCAs and other staff; may be required to take charge of the ward on an ad hoc basis

Effectively and professionally deals with emergency situations

Participates in the supervision, mentorship and development of students and colleagues

Adheres to local and National policies and guidelines

Ensures safe practice with regard to moving and handling, SHARPS, infection control etc

Responsible for self development and actively participates in Strategy for Nursing, nursing metrics and band 5 development programme

Contributes and actively participates in correct reporting and handling of incidents and accidents

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provides effective, safe, evidence based patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct

Adheres to NMC code of conduct

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individualised evidence based patient care

Works in accordance with ward philosophy and nursing model

Effectively processes admissions & transfers and plans discharges in accordance with policy and standards

Actively participates in promotion of education for patients, their relatives and colleagues with consideration to resources available

Ensures provision of all drugs as prescribed in accordance with policy, including parenteral administration

Prioritises care and delegates workload and ward activities appropriately to HCAs and other staff; may be required to take charge of the ward on an ad hoc basis

Effectively and professionally deals with emergency situations

Participates in the supervision, mentorship and development of students and colleagues

Adheres to local and National policies and guidelines

Ensures safe practice with regard to moving and handling, SHARPS, infection control etc

Responsible for self development and actively participates in Strategy for Nursing, nursing metrics and band 5 development programme

Contributes and actively participates in correct reporting and handling of incidents and accidents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • NQN

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • BLS

Desirable

  • Previous experience in emergency care
  • Extended Skills in ED

Understanding

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of role applied for

Desirable

  • Evidence of drive
  • Evidence of career plan
  • Evidence of enthusiasm
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • NQN

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • BLS

Desirable

  • Previous experience in emergency care
  • Extended Skills in ED

Understanding

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of role applied for

Desirable

  • Evidence of drive
  • Evidence of career plan
  • Evidence of enthusiasm

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 (379)

Address

Across Sites UHs

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 (379)

Address

Across Sites UHs

Brighton & Haywards Heath

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister for Royal Sussex County Hospital

Hayley Ball

hayley.ball5@nhs.net

01273696955

Date posted

06 January 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

379-3755163-JAN22

Job locations

Across Sites UHs

Brighton & Haywards Heath

BN2 5BE


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