Our Infectious Diseases unit provides the best care and protection for patients across the County. Our service has led the way in the fight against COVID19 and we are proud of our team who rallied to the call from our Country. Our service leads the way in researching COVID 19, provides the highest quality evidence based hands-on experience, all the Personal Protective Equipment you need, full-time infection prevention teams, dedicated practice educators and a hardworking but fun team spirit.

This service is integral to the workings and service delivery of our Acute Hospitals' services and you will be part of a �500M Rebuild programme of the Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing effective and high quality care for people with infectious diseases, HIV and related conditions and for providing support for their relatives and carers.

Through supervision and direction of junior staff and students, the post holder will be required to maintain high standards of patient care, promote the safe clinical practice and nurse role development.

The post holder will be responsible for the organization and management of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager or deputy Ward Manager.

The post holder will be required to undertake any training required to fulfil.

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 apply for our Internationally Qualified Nurse Advert.

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

• To work as part of a team ensuring effective communication with all health care professionals within the clinical team and across all disciplines.
• Act as a role model within the clinical area.
• Adhere to the Trust values in all working relationships to patients, carers and staff.
• Teach/assess and facilitate learning for all learners in the ward area, particularly students and healthcare assistants having.
• Undertake the Mentorship qualification.
• Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team, and ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions
• Ensure communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of handover and clinical incident reporting if necessary.
• Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations and recognising individuality and rights for each patient in line with Trust values.
• Work effectively within a multi-racial and cultural environment

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Experience / Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse With NMC
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Flexible with shift works and Able to work in other areas of speciality medicine

Desirable

• Venepuncture and Cannulation
• Mentorship or practice supervisor expereince
• Basic IT skills

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

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5EJ

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279-6615557-SEP24