Staff Nurse [Clinical Infection Unit]

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

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.

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.Life - choose University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, we are in the most vibrant part of the country.

Career - choose University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, we are the South-East Coast Tertiary centre, we care for the sickest patient's - Major Trauma, Vascular, Stroke, Cardiology, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoraic.

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.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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.

Build a career with us: 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.

Date posted

23 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-E5097079-APR23-A

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

Registered Nurse: Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK)
Excellent communication and customer service skills with Basic IT skills
Supervisory experience or Mentorship

Desirable

Venepuncture and Cannulation
Flexibility and able to work in other areas of speciality medicine
Substantial experience post registration in acute area of nursing

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

Registered Nurse: Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK)
Excellent communication and customer service skills with Basic IT skills
Supervisory experience or Mentorship

Desirable

Venepuncture and Cannulation
Flexibility and able to work in other areas of speciality medicine
Substantial experience post registration in acute area of nursing

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.