University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration.
Come join our highly motivated but friendly Midwifery team, where commitment to providing high quality, holistic care is our passion.
This is an exciting yet challenging time, as we embrace a period of improvement and development.
We are looking for Registered Nurses to join our teams at Haywards Heath. We are therefore inviting self-motivated, dynamic, professional nurses with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our proactive, professional maternity team. If you are a nurse who would like to be a part of our future and can meet this challenge, we welcome your interest in a post with us - please apply today!
The successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.
For further information on joining our Maternity team at UHSussex please view www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/maternity-jobs
Main duties of the job
* To provide effective, safe, evidence-based patient care in accordance with 'The Code' to women and pregnant people in the antenatal clinics and core midwifery care settings.
* The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a consistently high standard of care to meet patient needs and Unit objectives.
* The post holder must demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care using a holistic approach.
* The post holder must possess fundamental management and facilitation skills in order to co-ordinate and supervise the activity of Unit staff, promote multi-disciplinary working and foster a supportive, learning environment.
* In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse, the post holder will assume responsibility for the effective operation of the Unit.
* As a Registered Nurse, the post holder is expected to consistently act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
About us
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, ambition and 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. 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 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 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.
Job responsibilities
This job will be mainly on the Postnatal ward at PRH. The main responsibility will be to provide effective, safe, evidence-based patient care in accordance with The Code to women and pregnant people in the antenatal clinics and core midwifery care settings. Working alongside midwifery colleagues supporting women/people following their birth. There may be times where working on the labour ward is required if there is a woman/person with specific nursing requirements, as well as occasional cover for annual leave/sickness for the vaccination clinics in the ANC/DAU. The shifts consist of long days, nights and weekends and bank may also be available to cover these shifts.
Person Specification
Registered Nurse
* Qualified Nurse NMC registered
* NHS experience
* 997/998 Mentorship Module or Equivalent
* IT literacy and experience of electronic medicines management and maternity information systems.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* 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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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