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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 11 November 2025

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Job summary

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified nurse to join our critical care team. Are you looking for a new challenge and a chance for more education?

We are a busy 12-bedded Critical Care unit providing patient centred care at Level 2 and Level 3. Worthing Critical Care provides a comfortable working environment for our staff and patient care is also enhanced by the use of a modern Information Technology operating a 'paperless' approach to patient care using our Clinical Information System.

Our nursing team offers a progressive and supportive environment to develop individuals by utilising in-house resources as well as strong links with the University of Brighton and Surrey.If you are looking for a new challenge with on-going education and development, would like to develop your career further and are interested in joining our friendly multi-skilled team we would like to hear from you.

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

The registered nurse will work within the critical care team planning, monitoring and evaluating care for level 2 and 3 patients and supporting their loved ones. They will follow a programme of competencies to gain knowledge and skills in this specialist area of nursing.

They will , as part of the wider team, support students who rotate into critical care.

Applicants must have NMC registration. Acute nursing experience in an NHS hospital ward setting is essential. Experience within a critical care area would be an advantage but not essential.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Information Pack:https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-7554303-OCT25

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The registered nurse will provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients , act as a role model communicating in line with trust values at all times and take every opportunity to maintain own practice and development.

They will also facilitate students and others to develop competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.

Please see attached Job description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The registered nurse will provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients , act as a role model communicating in line with trust values at all times and take every opportunity to maintain own practice and development.

They will also facilitate students and others to develop competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.

Please see attached Job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1 st level RN

Desirable

  • Adult Critical Care course or equivalent
  • 1st Degree or willingness to undertake
  • Teaching and assessing course or equivalent
  • Advanced Life support/ ILS
  • certificate for AIMS / ALERT course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous acute work in an NHS hospital ward setting
  • Record of continuing professional development
  • Evidence of knowledge of current issues in professional practice

Desirable

  • Previous experience within a critical care area
  • Team leading experience
  • Certificate for IV administration
  • knowledge of relevant research

Skills

Essential

  • Computer literacy and keyboard skills
  • Demonstrate good verbal and written skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1 st level RN

Desirable

  • Adult Critical Care course or equivalent
  • 1st Degree or willingness to undertake
  • Teaching and assessing course or equivalent
  • Advanced Life support/ ILS
  • certificate for AIMS / ALERT course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous acute work in an NHS hospital ward setting
  • Record of continuing professional development
  • Evidence of knowledge of current issues in professional practice

Desirable

  • Previous experience within a critical care area
  • Team leading experience
  • Certificate for IV administration
  • knowledge of relevant research

Skills

Essential

  • Computer literacy and keyboard skills
  • Demonstrate good verbal and written skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


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

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sister

Charalice Ramiro

charalice.ramiro@nhs.net

01903205111

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-7554303-OCT25

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


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