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.
Surgical Nursing - General, Specialty and Rotational posts available.
Are you a Registered Nurse - Adult, (RN) who is looking to work in Surgical Nursing?
Here at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust we are looking for Adult RNs who would like to join our busy general and specialty Surgical wards at Worthing Hospital.
Chiltington ward is a General Surgical ward caring for patients that are admitted via planned pathways and also as emergencies through our Accident and Emergency Departments and Emergency Floors. The nursing care that our surgical patients require is varied, often requiring periods of high levels of intervention and support. As such, this provides an excellent learning environment.
Our wards are supported by the Practice Development Team and we are able to offer a wide variety of in-house training, related to clinical skills and personal development. We also offer the potential to study at Brighton University
Our Nationally recognised Patient First Improvement system ensures that all members of our staff are actively encouraged to contribute to making improvements in their areas of work.
Main duties of the job
What can we do for you?
You'll have access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities.
You'll be able to access different services and get different skills on the areas you're interested in.
We want our colleagues to have the best work/life balance so we'll offer you a supportive and flexible working environment that will allow this.
We are proud to have a very diverse workforce and we like celebrating that diversity, with many groups and activities you can be part of.
We have an excellent health and wellbeing support network for all our colleagues, including lots of discounts in local business and hospitality.
You'll be working at some of the best locations in the South East, from the harbour side at Chichester, to the rolling downs of Sussex and the vibrant charms of Worthing and Brighton.
We want to hire talent: if this is you, join us today
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK'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 ourPatient 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Is responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care and assists in the interpretation of data relevant to the patients condition and progress
- Assists in the identification of patient problems and needs with the patient, their carers, senior nursing staff and other staff as appropriate
- Identifies the priorities of care for patients
- Identifies realistic goals for patients in care plans
- Gives skilled care to patients and provides support to their carers
- Administers drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines and the Trusts Guidelines for the Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines
- Changes care plans and goals according to evaluation and discussion with the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates an understanding and skill in the care and management of the critically ill patient
- Works closely with all members of the care team to ensure the needs of the critically ill patient are met
- Demonstrates proficiency in the care of CVP lines and the administration of IV Therapy in accordance with Trust Policy.
- Participate in the smooth and effective discharge planning for patients
- maintains accurate documentation to facilitate the continuity of care for patients transferred to other areas
- Ensures that discharge review documentation is completed and reimbursement material is communicated to relevant body in timely fashion
- Liaise with nursing and clerical staff to enable efficient administration of ward work
Professional
- Demonstrate a professional approach to work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
- To have knowledge of and adhere to ward and Trust policy and professional standards.
- To maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity surrounding the patient/clients admission and treatment at all times
- Ensure that documentation is complete and up to date, in line with NMC and Trust guidelines
- To meet PREP requirements. To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments
- Ensure that mandatory and statutory training needs are met.
- Participates in Clinical Supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Is responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care and assists in the interpretation of data relevant to the patients condition and progress
- Assists in the identification of patient problems and needs with the patient, their carers, senior nursing staff and other staff as appropriate
- Identifies the priorities of care for patients
- Identifies realistic goals for patients in care plans
- Gives skilled care to patients and provides support to their carers
- Administers drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines and the Trusts Guidelines for the Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines
- Changes care plans and goals according to evaluation and discussion with the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates an understanding and skill in the care and management of the critically ill patient
- Works closely with all members of the care team to ensure the needs of the critically ill patient are met
- Demonstrates proficiency in the care of CVP lines and the administration of IV Therapy in accordance with Trust Policy.
- Participate in the smooth and effective discharge planning for patients
- maintains accurate documentation to facilitate the continuity of care for patients transferred to other areas
- Ensures that discharge review documentation is completed and reimbursement material is communicated to relevant body in timely fashion
- Liaise with nursing and clerical staff to enable efficient administration of ward work
Professional
- Demonstrate a professional approach to work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
- To have knowledge of and adhere to ward and Trust policy and professional standards.
- To maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity surrounding the patient/clients admission and treatment at all times
- Ensure that documentation is complete and up to date, in line with NMC and Trust guidelines
- To meet PREP requirements. To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments
- Ensure that mandatory and statutory training needs are met.
- Participates in Clinical Supervision.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree level study Mentorship Module or ENB 998 NVQ Assessor
Experience, Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of the Band 5 role
Desirable
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
Skills
Essential
- Communiaction and Relationship skills
Desirable
- Required to communicate, establish and maintain relationships. Motivate, negotiate, persuade, train others, empathaise, communicate unpleasant news sensitively and provide counselling and reassurance.
People management and development
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload. Ability to work under stress and with interruptions
Desirable
- Participated in service development and implementation of change
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstate behaviours consistent with the Trust values and behaviours
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Is guided by precedent and clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, procedures or codes of conduct. Work is managed, rather than supervised and results/outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals. Is guided by standard operating procedures (SOPs), good practice,
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree level study Mentorship Module or ENB 998 NVQ Assessor
Experience, Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of the Band 5 role
Desirable
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
Skills
Essential
- Communiaction and Relationship skills
Desirable
- Required to communicate, establish and maintain relationships. Motivate, negotiate, persuade, train others, empathaise, communicate unpleasant news sensitively and provide counselling and reassurance.
People management and development
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload. Ability to work under stress and with interruptions
Desirable
- Participated in service development and implementation of change
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstate behaviours consistent with the Trust values and behaviours
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Is guided by precedent and clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, procedures or codes of conduct. Work is managed, rather than supervised and results/outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals. Is guided by standard operating procedures (SOPs), good practice,
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
