Nurse Practitioner
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Brighton and Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Closing date
- 20 Nov 2024
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The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing managerial & clinical advice on all wards areas at the Royal Sussex County Hospital rotating and covering either medical and surgical wards. Optimal patient safety and staff welfare must be ensured through a visible nursing presence on each ward throughout the night supporting both nursing and medical staff. To ensure that any staffing risk is spread evenly across all ward areas relocation of staff and deployment of pool HCAs will be required. You will be also be expected to attend all medical emergencies, cardiac arrests, fire alarms & security incidents throughout the Trust overnight providing senior nursing input and ensuring, alongside the CSM, that correct procedures and policies are followed to maximize safety. The post holder will also need to collect and verify discharge data and where possible prepare patients for early discharge to improve operational performance the following day. Although your job will primarily be on night duty there will be some day cover managing capacity at RSCH
Reporting to the Clinical Site Manager the post holder will ensure that high standards of care are maintained and Trust policies are adhered to whilst providing support to the CSM overnight as required.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the Clinical Site Management team You will join our team of experienced senior nurses at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
Based at The Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton, Following a time of unprecedented change in our trust and the NHS, it may be the right time for you to consider trying something different and gaining valuable management and wider organisational knowledge for your career development.
We are looking for a forward thinking, dynamic individual who works well under pressure and enjoys a challenge. You may cover either site alongside a band 7 /8A CSM and be expected to work both night and day shifts, however, over a 4 week period you will be predominantly working a night rota.
The operational team is responsible for providing safe and effective patient flow throughout the hospital. The Nurse Practitioner is expected to offer leadership within the hospital and first line response to all onsite clinical emergencies. This position would suit an experienced nurse looking for a challenging role to enhance existing leadership and clinical skills. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.
Candidates must be an NMC registered nurse. Informal visit recommended. If you would like more information or to arrange a visit please contact Natasza Beresford-Theurer on 01273 696955 extension 64993 or The Daily lead CSM on extension 62005
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
Implement and monitor standards of clinical practice, supervise practice and take remedial action, to ensure and promote safe and competent practice. First contact for all concerns about clinical issues contacting the Clinical Site Manager and Critical Care Outreach team as required.
Undertake the following practice when necessary in order that patients receive timely intervention:
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital. Brighton Site
eastern Road Brighton
Brighton and Haywards Heath
BN2 5BE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
279-6732561-NOV24
Reporting to the Clinical Site Manager the post holder will ensure that high standards of care are maintained and Trust policies are adhered to whilst providing support to the CSM overnight as required.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the Clinical Site Management team You will join our team of experienced senior nurses at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
Based at The Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton, Following a time of unprecedented change in our trust and the NHS, it may be the right time for you to consider trying something different and gaining valuable management and wider organisational knowledge for your career development.
We are looking for a forward thinking, dynamic individual who works well under pressure and enjoys a challenge. You may cover either site alongside a band 7 /8A CSM and be expected to work both night and day shifts, however, over a 4 week period you will be predominantly working a night rota.
The operational team is responsible for providing safe and effective patient flow throughout the hospital. The Nurse Practitioner is expected to offer leadership within the hospital and first line response to all onsite clinical emergencies. This position would suit an experienced nurse looking for a challenging role to enhance existing leadership and clinical skills. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.
Candidates must be an NMC registered nurse. Informal visit recommended. If you would like more information or to arrange a visit please contact Natasza Beresford-Theurer on 01273 696955 extension 64993 or The Daily lead CSM on extension 62005
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
Implement and monitor standards of clinical practice, supervise practice and take remedial action, to ensure and promote safe and competent practice. First contact for all concerns about clinical issues contacting the Clinical Site Manager and Critical Care Outreach team as required.
Undertake the following practice when necessary in order that patients receive timely intervention:
- Insert & re-site cannulae
- Venepuncture
- Laryngeal mask insertion
- Perform and interpret ECGs
- IV drug therapy
- CVP / PICT line management
- Fluid balance management
- Respond to cardiac arrests and medical emergencies
- ALS & defibrillation
- Non-invasive ventilation (BIPAP & CPAP)
- Group directives (Drug led administration)
- Patient assessment via ALERT course
- Verify expected death
- Male catheterisation
- Other procedures according to locally agreed practice
- Supervise and support nursing and medical staff as required
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- > 3 years experience
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 Site
eastern Road Brighton
Brighton and Haywards Heath
BN2 5BE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
279-6732561-NOV24
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