Job summary
In conjunction with the Matron/ Junior Sister assist in the day to day running of the department. This involves supporting the wider members of the team including HCA's and dental nurses. To ensure the department provides a safe and clean environment for patients to be seen, treated and cared for. To work alongside the MDT. To provide care and expert clinical skills in the nurse led dressing clinics.
Main duties of the job
To facilitate the running alongside the Junior Sister of the department. Supporting all junior members of the team.
To ensure stock & pharmacy are ordered to enable the team to carry out clinics with all the necessary equipment
To create a safe and welcoming environment
To undertake lone dressing clinics for patients with complex wounds, to follow up these patients, document clinical findings and escalate concerns
To support the wider team within the trust policy.
To always put the patient first and act as their advocate.
To keep up to date with necessary training and be willing to learn and develop within the team
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To facilitate the running alongside the Junior Sister of the department. Supporting all junior members of the team.
To ensure stock & pharmacy are ordered to enable the team to carry out clinics with all the necessary equipment
To create a safe and welcoming environment
To undertake lone clinics for patients with complex dressings, to follow up these patients, document clinical findings and escalate concerns
To support the wider team within the trust policy.
To always put the patient first and act as their advocate.
To keep up to date with necessary training and be willing to learn and develop within the team
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To facilitate the running alongside the Junior Sister of the department. Supporting all junior members of the team.
To ensure stock & pharmacy are ordered to enable the team to carry out clinics with all the necessary equipment
To create a safe and welcoming environment
To undertake lone clinics for patients with complex dressings, to follow up these patients, document clinical findings and escalate concerns
To support the wider team within the trust policy.
To always put the patient first and act as their advocate.
To keep up to date with necessary training and be willing to learn and develop within the team
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Visual
Essential
- RGN currently registered with NMC
- Experience of carrying out wound care
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
- Experience in an NHS or UK healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an outpatient setting
- Nurse led dressing experience
- Experience with dental/ MFU patients
- Wound care courses
Person Specification
Visual
Essential
- RGN currently registered with NMC
- Experience of carrying out wound care
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
- Experience in an NHS or UK healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an outpatient setting
- Nurse led dressing experience
- Experience with dental/ MFU patients
- Wound care courses
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).
