Staff Nurse

Wales Medicines Strategy Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000

Job description

Main area Critical Care Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (part time considered) Job ref 279-6952439-MAR25

Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Worthing Hospital

Town: Worthing

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 06/04/2025 23:59

Staff Nurse

Band 5

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

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 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 our Wellbeing 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.

Job overview

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.

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.

We have a strong commitment to education and training with an on-site Educator. 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 ongoing 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.

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.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust/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. 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.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

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 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 our Wellbeing 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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• 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

• Previous acute work in an NHS hospital ward setting
• Record of continuing professional development
• Evidence of knowledge of current issues in professional practice
• Previous experience within a critical care area
• Team leading experience
• Certificate for IV administration
• Knowledge of relevant research

Skills

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

Qualifications

• NMC Registered

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information

For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email [e-mail].

For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email [e-mail].

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

Name: Ann Aylwin

Job title: Senior Sister

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01903 205111

Additional information

For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact Emma D'Arcy Matron For Critical Care. Tel: [phone] Ext 85898 or email: emma.d'[e-mail]