University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 28 January 2026

Job summary

To assess, plan, and evaluate evidenced based nursing care for the critically ill patient, under the supervision of a senior nurse. Act as a role model for other team members and provide specialist knowledge within critical care. You will work as part of a team supporting and developing colleagues by mentoring and assessing their skills.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

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.

Main duties of the job

Provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations

Work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community

To work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines

To act as a role model communicating in line with Trust values, with patients, carers and staff at all times.

Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge, recognising and working within the limits of your competence.

Take every opportunity to continue to maintain and develop your own practice.

Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.

Protects patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act

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 a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-7610909-JAN26

Job locations

St Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO196SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations

Work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community

To work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines

To act as a role model communicating in line with Trust values, with patients, carers and staff at all times.

Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge, recognising and working within the limits of your competence.

Take every opportunity to continue to maintain and develop your own practice.

Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.

Protects patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations

Work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community

To work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines

To act as a role model communicating in line with Trust values, with patients, carers and staff at all times.

Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge, recognising and working within the limits of your competence.

Take every opportunity to continue to maintain and develop your own practice.

Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.

Protects patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1st level RN UK NMC Registered

Desirable

Adult Critical Care Course
1st degree or willingness to undertake
Teaching and Assessing course or equivalent
ALS/ILS
Aims course or equivalent

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Previous experience of work in an acute NHS hospital 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
Demonstrates good verbal and written skills

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

Qualifications

Essential

1st level RN UK NMC Registered

Desirable

Adult Critical Care Course
1st degree or willingness to undertake
Teaching and Assessing course or equivalent
ALS/ILS
Aims course or equivalent

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Previous experience of work in an acute NHS hospital 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
Demonstrates good verbal and written skills

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

St Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO196SE

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

St Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO196SE

Employer's website

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