Main area Surgery Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (flexible working pattern with clinical hours included) Job ref 279-6920069-APR25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing General Hospital/St Richards Hospital/Southlands Hospital Cross Site Town Worthing Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 13/04/2025 23:59
Surgical Practice Educator
Band 7
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 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.
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
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Surgical Nurse to work in General Surgery for WGH and SRH Hospitals. To provide professional leadership to the General Surgery team working in conjunction with the Matron and other Senior nurses to promote delivery of professional nursing care to General Surgery patients ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers while in hospital.
To also lead in the planning, implementation, co-ordination and evaluation of educational activities within General Surgery wards to promote nursing excellence within the wards, and facilitate the continuous professional development and education of all members of staff in a positive learning environment.
We are currently in the process of relocating Elective Colorectal & Lower GI Cancer Surgery and Stoma Reversal Surgery from Royal Sussex County in Brighton to the Worthing site, creating a centre of excellence for Colorectal Cancer Surgery delivered across at Worthing and St Richard’s hospitals.
This is an exciting development where we will be investing in new theatre and bed capacity and associated surgeon, anaesthetic, nursing, therapies and other workforce requirements to meet the additional demand in Worthing.
This new post will be key in supporting the delivery of the service.
Main duties of the job
* Act as an expert clinical practitioner and provide high quality nursing care at senior level.
* Ensure the highest quality of nursing care is delivered to all Surgical patients with the promotion of evidence-based practice.
* Contribute to Surgical nursing strategy by developing innovative practice and guidelines for Surgical patients across the Trust including level 1 patients.
* To integrate policies, education, practice development and research relevant to the clinical area.
* Act as a resource and advisor for future service developments and Trust-wide training and education.
* To provide a rolling educational programme equipping health care professionals with knowledge and skills required to provide high quality care to Surgical patients.
* To act as a self-directed practitioner, providing support and guidance for staff working within the Surgery Division.
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 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Contribute to service development and delivery and business planning with the ward or department manager and senior managers.
* Lead or attend case conferences, ward rounds and/or multi-disciplinary meetings as indicated.
* Plan, manage and prioritise a complex workload, delegating to the team and reorganising work as necessary.
* Maintain appropriate patient/service records and monitor the standards of those of the team.
* Adhere to all local standard operating procedures and policies.
* Participate in personnel functions such as recruitment, discipline, and the appraisal process in line with Trust guidelines and policies.
* Understand the wider departmental and organisational aims and priorities by engaging positively with the service and its users.
* To develop evidence-based practice based on national policy and to ensure that these standards are monitored and adhered to by all members of the team.
* Demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management and ensure its effective application to the workplace with guidance from departmental management when needed.
Person specification
* Professional Nursing Registration - NMC Part 1 & 2.
* Substantial Critical Care experience at Band 6 level.
* Post Registration Qualification in Critical Care Nursing.
* Degree Level Qualification.
* PGCert Qualification, or working towards.
* Other Teaching Qualification.
* Leadership Qualification.
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 manager's 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 Immigration 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 uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
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.
Name Luke Montecillo Job title Matron for General Surgery WGH Email address luke.montecillo@nhs.net Telephone number 07899 915824 Additional information
Clare Mustchin
Matron for General Surgery SRH
clare.mustchin@nhs.net
07919548063
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joanne.frame1@nhs.net
07342084394
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cheryl.court@nhs.net
07870801314
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