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Staff Nurse

Employer
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Chichester
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 per annum pro rata
Closing date
10 Nov 2024
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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 5
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
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 a Band 5 position on our acute Stroke Unit at St Richard's Hospital. You will be invited to interview on the Stroke Unit and will have the opportunity to meet staff and have a tour of the unit

We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced nurses. No Stroke experience is necessary as full training will be given and supported in this field.

Main duties of the job

We have an award winning preceptorship programme that will allow you to transition through your first year with support and guidance. This is protected time away from your ward and allows you to network and grow within your peer group.

At University Hospitals Sussex, we are committed to supporting the NHS in becoming the world's first net zero health service. We have developed our plan using the Care without Carbon framework for sustainable healthcare. Projects that deliver the greatest direct CO2 reduction, as well as cultural change, will be prioritised.

In summary what can we offer you:
  • Access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities
  • Best work/life balance so we'll offer you a supportive and flexible working environment that will allow this.
  • We have an excellent health and wellbeing support network for all our colleagues, including lots of discounts in local business and hospitality
  • As a Band 5 staff nurse you will be supported with learning new clinical skills and relevant Stroke nursing skills
  • You will be responsible for looking after a group of patients with support from HCA's and senior nursing staff
  • You will be looking after patients in the acute phase of their Stroke through to the rehabilitation phase
  • You will be working alongside a dedicated team of allied health professionals and supported by daily MDT meetings and bespoke training on the ward

We want to hire talent: if this is you, join us today!

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 Programme for 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

Expert Clinical Practice
  • To review patients on admission: ensure patients have timely access to appropriate investigations, referrals and assessments and that relevant personnel are informed.
  • Undertake clinical competencies relevant to 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.
  • To be able to sympathetically convey unwelcome news to patients and / or relatives/carers regarding diagnosis and potential recovery.
  • To be able to clearly document and record nursing interventions and communicate effectively with all members of the MDT
  • To provide a high standard of personal care to our patients ensuring a holistic approach to individuals
  • To provide enhanced monitoring of our patients post Thrombolysis and to act on any changes in a patients condition swiftly
  • To report any concerns to the nurse in charge / seniors and use the Trust's Datix reporting system to record any incidents
  • To assist with daily jobs / audits in the ward area and play an active role in prevention of infection and maintaining a safe environment
  • To assist with effective discharge planning and flow of patients

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

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.

Person Specification

past relevant training / experience

Essential

  • achieved grades and year


Desirable

  • achieved grade and year


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

St Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

279-6684590-OCT24

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