Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Speciality Medicine for a band 6 to join the team at Newhaven Community ward. We are a 34 bedded inpatient rehabilitation unit based in Newhaven.
Are you career minded with drive and enthusiasm? Do you enjoy playing a key role within the multidisciplinary team? Do you have strong communication and leadership skills?
Applicants must demonstrate evidence of recent professional development, a leadership course, would be advantageous. The ideal candidate will have a mentorship qualification, or be working towards, with substantial previous experience within medicine or surgery.
You will be given a local ward induction, and a supernumerary structured orientation period with support from the ward manager, practice educator and matron aimed at supporting you to develop in the first few months of starting. There is also ongoing support through regular appraisals, competency based learning, and relevant study days.
We are looking for someone who can work 37.5 hours a week, and the role includes working long days weekends. Part time will be considered.
There will be a 10 minute presentation at interview.
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.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the development, planning and co-ordination of specialist treatment within a ward or department.
- Assess patients, plan, implement and manage care.
- Carry out specialist nursing procedures.
- Provide specialist advice to patients and carers.
- Undertake research and lead clinical audits in specialist area.
- Will be required to supervise a team of nursing/therapist and support staff.
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 makeand 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
- Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in the designated specialist area and to influence practice within the MDT.
- Work on own initiative to undertake a wide range of duties relating to specialist area, backed up by professional skills and knowledge, including being able to respond in the event of an adverse reaction.
- Be highly skilled and competent in the comprehensive assessment of patients using theoretical knowledge and a wide range of experience to assess needs and administer care to support recovery.
- Devise individual patient-led treatment plans using clinical reasoning, current evidence and a wide range of treatment skills.
- Co-ordinate interventions which may include other disciplines through case management, multidisciplinary team meetings, integrated teams within the hospital and in the community and goal setting meetings.
- Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate and that all information is stored and maintained appropriately by keeping databases and records updated.
- Assist specialist nurses in answering patient advice line by triaging calls and offering assistance to patients undergoing therapies.
- Plan and implement sessions of care based on sound theoretical knowledge and evidence.
- Ensure the use of a clinical governance framework and resources to guide practice, participating in supervision and reflection on clinical practice
- Bring excellent clinical judgemental skills to the analysis and interpretation of a range of clinical options regarding patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in the designated specialist area and to influence practice within the MDT.
- Work on own initiative to undertake a wide range of duties relating to specialist area, backed up by professional skills and knowledge, including being able to respond in the event of an adverse reaction.
- Be highly skilled and competent in the comprehensive assessment of patients using theoretical knowledge and a wide range of experience to assess needs and administer care to support recovery.
- Devise individual patient-led treatment plans using clinical reasoning, current evidence and a wide range of treatment skills.
- Co-ordinate interventions which may include other disciplines through case management, multidisciplinary team meetings, integrated teams within the hospital and in the community and goal setting meetings.
- Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate and that all information is stored and maintained appropriately by keeping databases and records updated.
- Assist specialist nurses in answering patient advice line by triaging calls and offering assistance to patients undergoing therapies.
- Plan and implement sessions of care based on sound theoretical knowledge and evidence.
- Ensure the use of a clinical governance framework and resources to guide practice, participating in supervision and reflection on clinical practice
- Bring excellent clinical judgemental skills to the analysis and interpretation of a range of clinical options regarding patient care.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC registration
- Mentorship qualification/ experience as a mentor
- Extensive experience at Band 5
- Post registration development
- Involvement in carrying out clinical audits
Desirable
- Experience in a similar setting/ acute care setting
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students
- Dementia care, knowledge and experience
- IV administration, cannulation and venipuncture
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC registration
- Mentorship qualification/ experience as a mentor
- Extensive experience at Band 5
- Post registration development
- Involvement in carrying out clinical audits
Desirable
- Experience in a similar setting/ acute care setting
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students
- Dementia care, knowledge and experience
- IV administration, cannulation and venipuncture
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
