Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior operating department/ anaesthetic nurse role within our Neurosurgery specialty at Royal Sussex County Hospital. Neuro Theatres is a busy specialty undertaking complex Cranial and Spinal surgeries.
We are looking for dynamic experienced band 5's who want an opportunity to up skill their knowledge and experience with in a well led team, if this is you then please apply!
Neuro-surgery is based at the newly openedLouisa Martindale building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, and has strong links to community wide Neurosciences programmes. As part of our integrated facilities within the Poly-trauma service, we have an Operating Theatre Suite comprising of 3 Theatres, Integrated Anaesthetic facilities, a Recovery Unit and Bi-planar/Angio suite.
The successful candidates will be required to work an internal rotation shift pattern to provide 24/7 cover for the service at Brighton and you will be expected to participate in the on-call rota to meet the needs of the service.
We are looking forward to integrating and expanding our team. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be a part of something special.
Main duties of the job
o To provide clinical leadership, support and teaching to all relevant personnel within the specialist area.o To provide specialist technical and clinical advice to relevant colleagues in Neurosurgery peri-operative setting.o To provide information and support to patients having anaesthesia / surgery.o To provide and assist with the development of safe and high quality specialist patient care and to work within the guidelines of the Trust Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.
A Neuro Theatre experience is desirable for this role.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
- In conjunction with other clinical staff, participates in the setting, monitoring & evaluation of standards of care for patients.
- Using the specialist peri-operative care plan the post holder will assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
- Ensure that accurate records & information systems are maintained.
- Assist the team leader to effectively, motivate a competent workforce, facilitate & plan the delivery of high quality patient care & to provide a safe environment for the patient at all times.
- Deputise for the Team Leader by planning & organising the clinical activity on a regular basis with responsibility for the day-to-day management for a group of staff & prioritise & plan (elective & emergency) patient care within the environment on a daily basis
People Management and Development
- Deputise for the Team Leader by planning & organising the clinical activity on a regular basis with responsibility for the day-to-day management for a group of staff & prioritise & plan (elective & emergency) patient care within the environment on a daily basis.
- Assist the team leader to actively lead in the development of their specialised areas within the peri-operative services.
- Support & participate in management initiatives as appropriate.
- Provide support to nursing & non-nursing managerial staff.
- Ensure that self & others practice in accordance with the NMC &/or HPC Code of Professional Conduct & other appropriate NMC &/or HPC, Trust & statutory guidelines
Please see the attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
- In conjunction with other clinical staff, participates in the setting, monitoring & evaluation of standards of care for patients.
- Using the specialist peri-operative care plan the post holder will assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
- Ensure that accurate records & information systems are maintained.
- Assist the team leader to effectively, motivate a competent workforce, facilitate & plan the delivery of high quality patient care & to provide a safe environment for the patient at all times.
- Deputise for the Team Leader by planning & organising the clinical activity on a regular basis with responsibility for the day-to-day management for a group of staff & prioritise & plan (elective & emergency) patient care within the environment on a daily basis
People Management and Development
- Deputise for the Team Leader by planning & organising the clinical activity on a regular basis with responsibility for the day-to-day management for a group of staff & prioritise & plan (elective & emergency) patient care within the environment on a daily basis.
- Assist the team leader to actively lead in the development of their specialised areas within the peri-operative services.
- Support & participate in management initiatives as appropriate.
- Provide support to nursing & non-nursing managerial staff.
- Ensure that self & others practice in accordance with the NMC &/or HPC Code of Professional Conduct & other appropriate NMC &/or HPC, Trust & statutory guidelines
Please see the attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualified Practitioner
Essential
- Professional Registration NMC/HCPC
- Registered Nurse/Anaesthetic Qualification
- Demonstrates recent scrub/recovery experience
- Demonstrates the Trust's Values and Behaviour
- Supporting learners in the work place
- Support peoples equalities and diversity
- Understanding of Trust's Patient first strategy
Desirable
- Evidence of audit experience
- Evidence of problem solving using own initiative
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Neuro Theatres experience
- Computer literacy
Person Specification
Qualified Practitioner
Essential
- Professional Registration NMC/HCPC
- Registered Nurse/Anaesthetic Qualification
- Demonstrates recent scrub/recovery experience
- Demonstrates the Trust's Values and Behaviour
- Supporting learners in the work place
- Support peoples equalities and diversity
- Understanding of Trust's Patient first strategy
Desirable
- Evidence of audit experience
- Evidence of problem solving using own initiative
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Neuro Theatres experience
- Computer literacy
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Louisa Martindale Building Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
