University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 22 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ear, Nose and Throat and Maxillofacial Outpatient Departments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with great team spirit. We are offering a full time position of 37.5 hours per week to cover maternity leave.

The two departments have clinical outpatient activity at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital and the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital.

We will be providing training of required skills to the successful candidate.

Previous applicants for this role in this department need not apply

Main duties of the job

To be an active team member.
To assist and support in managing the ENT Clinics.
To assist and support in the running of OMFS Clinics.
To assist in the running of nurse led activity.
Assist the clinicians and adhere to trust policies.
Be responsible in delivering patient-centred nursing care in an outpatient specialised setting, aiming to achieve the highest possible standards of care delivery, in accordance with the Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
Deputise in the absence of more senior nursing staff.
Promote best clinical and professional practice.
Ensure efficient use of resources.
Assist in the promotion of conductive learning environment for allstaff and students

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.

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7257853-JUN25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will need to have a clear understanding of the 18 week and2 week rule pathway and will be pivotal in helping to ensure it is met.

The post holder will be expected to organise and maintain the running of clinics in both specialities and be able to delegate appropriately to junior staff.

They will be required to check patient notes in advance, ensure that all information including results is present and escalate any issues as early as possible.

Effectively liaises with ward staff, clinical operations department, site management team, discharge lounge and other departments to allow timely management of patients throughout whenever required.

Ensure their own health, safety and welfare and those around them, taking action where necessary and report any issues of concern to the nurse manager.

To participate in risk assessment, COSHH and other health and safety issues, including decontamination, to ensure safe practise.

To adhere to the UHSussex Uniform Policy and Dress Code Policy.

To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments.

The nurse takes personal responsibility for ensuring continuous maintenance of professional registration to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and informs the nurse manager or matron if this is compromised.

Demonstrates a professional approach to work and adheres with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.

To ensure that practice is evidence based and in line with local policies and procedures.

The post holder is required to demonstrate on-going continuous professional development.

At no time should the post holder work outside their defined level of competence. If the post holder has concerns regarding this, they should immediately discuss this with their Manager/Supervisor/Consultant.

The post holder has the responsibility to inform those supervising their duties if they are not competent to perform a duty.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will need to have a clear understanding of the 18 week and2 week rule pathway and will be pivotal in helping to ensure it is met.

The post holder will be expected to organise and maintain the running of clinics in both specialities and be able to delegate appropriately to junior staff.

They will be required to check patient notes in advance, ensure that all information including results is present and escalate any issues as early as possible.

Effectively liaises with ward staff, clinical operations department, site management team, discharge lounge and other departments to allow timely management of patients throughout whenever required.

Ensure their own health, safety and welfare and those around them, taking action where necessary and report any issues of concern to the nurse manager.

To participate in risk assessment, COSHH and other health and safety issues, including decontamination, to ensure safe practise.

To adhere to the UHSussex Uniform Policy and Dress Code Policy.

To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments.

The nurse takes personal responsibility for ensuring continuous maintenance of professional registration to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and informs the nurse manager or matron if this is compromised.

Demonstrates a professional approach to work and adheres with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.

To ensure that practice is evidence based and in line with local policies and procedures.

The post holder is required to demonstrate on-going continuous professional development.

At no time should the post holder work outside their defined level of competence. If the post holder has concerns regarding this, they should immediately discuss this with their Manager/Supervisor/Consultant.

The post holder has the responsibility to inform those supervising their duties if they are not competent to perform a duty.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

NMC Registration

Experience

Desirable

ENT or MaxFac experience
Wound Care Management
OPD experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

NMC Registration

Experience

Desirable

ENT or MaxFac experience
Wound Care Management
OPD experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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

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

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)