We are looking for a driven, ambitious and autonomous Band 5 Nurse who is committed to delivering exceptional care for patients in the acute phase of stroke and early stages of rehabilitation. We provide a Thrombolysis and thrombectomy service. This is an exciting opportunity to learn the complexities of patients following stroke and the specialist nursing care that is required. Full training will be given alongside a strong supportive team environment involving all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Our philosophy is to look after our patients with skill, kindness and compassion and to provide our staff with a strong team support network in which they can achieve developmental milestones and gain a variety of skills and abilities. We aim to create a warm friendly environment in which to respect and care for our patients, colleagues and visitors.

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

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

Previous experience in a stroke setting is desirable although not essential as full training will be given

• 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.
• Effectively processes admissions & transfers and plans discharges in accordance with UHSussex 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 UHSussex policy, including parenteral administration.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Has NMC pin or is about to qualify

Desirable

• Stroke and/or neurology experience
• Has worked in an acute trust

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

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