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Main area: Paediatrics
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Part time hours also considered)
Job ref: 279-6896302-JAN25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/01/2025 23:59
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. 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.
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 **
The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital is located on the Royal Sussex County Hospital site in Brighton. It has won an international design award and continues to offer pioneering children’s care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated team player to join our dynamic paediatric departments.
Our Day Case Ward is a busy unit which cares for children having surgery or investigations and treatment of medical conditions from a wide range of specialties.
We are looking for a committed, adaptable, hard-working Children’s Nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills.
For an informal discussion or visit please contact Ruth de Mello, Ward Sister at 01273 696955 ext 2379 or email Ruth.demello@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
1. Maintain effective communication with carers about routine and daily activities of the children in designated area.
2. Negotiate sensitively with children and their carers particularly if there are any barriers to understanding.
3. Behave consistently with children, their carers, the multi-disciplinary team, and the public.
4. Communicate with children in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development.
5. Articulate current status of all children in their care to the nurse in charge on each shift.
6. Demonstrate use of basic IT skills to complete details of admission/discharge of patients.
7. Write precise, accurate, and timely nursing records.
8. Listen actively and respond appropriately to information given.
9. Participate in and lead shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated to the team.
10. Recognise unacceptable behaviour and take action to address this effectively.
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. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications / Experience
* Registered paediatric nurse
* RCN registered
* 1 year post experience
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)
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 Immigration 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.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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.
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