Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/01/2025 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, 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. 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.
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.
Job overview
We are looking for a driven, ambitious and autonomous Band 5 Nurse who is committed to delivering exceptional care for patients with long-term neurological conditions on B10 Ward. We accept and fully support newly qualified or experienced nurses.
B10 is a Neuromedical Ward with 15 beds; this includes a Video Telemetry room in which we carry out investigations for patients presenting with seizures. We care for a variety of long-term neurological conditions including MND, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease alongside other rare acute conditions.
Our philosophy is to look after our patients with skill, kindness and compassion and to provide our staff with a strong team support network in which they can achieve developmental milestones and gain a variety of skills and abilities.
Main duties of the job
* Provides effective, safe, evidence-based patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.
* Adheres to NMC code of conduct.
* Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individualised evidence-based patient care.
* Effectively processes admissions & transfers and plans discharges in accordance with UHSx policy and standards.
* Actively participates in promotion of education for patients, their relatives and colleagues with consideration to resources available.
* Ensures provision of all drugs as prescribed in accordance with UHSx policy, including parenteral administration.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Prioritises care and delegates workload and ward activities appropriately to HCA’s and other staff; may be required to take charge of the ward on an ad hoc basis.
* Effectively and professionally deals with emergency situations.
* Participates in the supervision, mentorship and development of students and colleagues.
* Adheres to local and National policies and guidelines.
* Ensures safe practice with regard to moving and handling, SHARPS, infection control etc.
Person specification
* Has NMC pin or is about to qualify.
* Neurology experience.
* Has worked in an acute trust.
Equality and Diversity
* 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
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.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
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