Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our dedicatedGynaecologyteam at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, this post isa part time, fixed term post for 11 months.The post requires internal rotation between days and nights and weekends.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse with a passion for women's health to provide high-quality nursing care to patients admitted for elective Gynae-Oncology procedures as well as those presenting with acutegynaecologicalemergencies. You will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, delivering safe, evidence-basedcare,and promoting a positive patient experience.
Within the ward there is alsoanEarly Pregnancy Unit,GynaecologyAssessmentUnit,andpre-opassessment unit, which will requireempathetic, patient-centredcare in often sensitive situations.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality, compassionate nursing care to women admitted to theGynaecologyWard for elective surgical procedures and emergency presentations. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluateindividualisedcare plans, ensuring safe and effective delivery ofevidence-basedpractice.
Support the management of patients undergoing electivegynaecologysurgery, includingpreoperativepreparation,post-operativecare, pain management, and discharge planning.
Delivertimelyandappropriate careto patients attending with acutegynaecologicalconditions, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe clinical decision making.
Work collaboratively with medical staff, specialist nurses, healthcareassistantsand allied health professionals to provide seamless patient care andmaintainexcellent communication.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care
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Provide safe, evidencebased nursing care to patients on theGynaecologyWard, including pre and postoperative care, postanaestheticmonitoring, and management of acutegynaecologicalconditions.
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Assess, plan, implement and evaluateindividualisedcare plans, ensuring all care is delivered to a high professional standard.
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Support patients undergoing elective surgery,assistingin pre-operative assessment, preparation, and discharge planning.
Communication & Teamwork
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Work collaboratively with medical staff, specialist nurses, HCAs, and allied professionals to ensure joinedup, safe patient care.
Professional Standards
Education & Development
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Support the orientation,mentorship,and supervision of student nurses, new starters, and less experienced colleagues.
Leadership & Service Contribution
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care
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Provide safe, evidencebased nursing care to patients on theGynaecologyWard, including pre and postoperative care, postanaestheticmonitoring, and management of acutegynaecologicalconditions.
-
Assess, plan, implement and evaluateindividualisedcare plans, ensuring all care is delivered to a high professional standard.
-
Support patients undergoing elective surgery,assistingin pre-operative assessment, preparation, and discharge planning.
Communication & Teamwork
-
Work collaboratively with medical staff, specialist nurses, HCAs, and allied professionals to ensure joinedup, safe patient care.
Professional Standards
Education & Development
-
Support the orientation,mentorship,and supervision of student nurses, new starters, and less experienced colleagues.
Leadership & Service Contribution
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Minimum 6 months experience in an acute NHS setting
Desirable
- Gynaecology Experience
- Practice Assessor
- Pain management experience (Epidurals / PCAs)
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
Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Minimum 6 months experience in an acute NHS setting
Desirable
- Gynaecology Experience
- Practice Assessor
- Pain management experience (Epidurals / PCAs)
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.
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).
