Job summary Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust and 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 The post holder will work as a co-ordinator in the Major Trauma Ward to provide an effective, safe environment of care for individual patients, their relatives and carers. To act as a visible role model and acts as a designated deputy to the Unit Managers. The post holder will initiate and undertake / supervise specific projects/ audits related to the professional development of nursing, monitoring standards of care and acting as an agent for change in achieving a culture that is flexible and responds positively to the demands and future development of the service. To undertake a key role in the delivery of the unit's privacy and dignity agenda. We are excited to be able to offer and welcome applications for a 12 month post of Major Trauma B6 Senior Nurse within the Major Trauma Ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Main duties of the job The Major Trauma Ward is a friendly 22 bedded, mixed sex ward. The ward is extremely busy catering for a variety of complex injuries ranging from major lacerations to complex road traffic trauma patients offering nurses a chance to develop skills in high dependency nursing. There is a wide age range amongst our patients affording excellent experience in basic nursing care, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning. A kind and compassionate manner, and an interest in providing an excellent standard of care are essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring nurse with recent acute experience in trauma to join our team for 12 months. Please see job description for full duties and experience required. We are a very supportive team and can offer a structured Orientation Programme and are happy to give you help and guidance to develop. There are various study days and courses held within the Trust and with Brighton & Sussex University to support your learning.Brighton and Hove is a city located on the coast of Sussex just one hour from London. The beach is just moments from the hospital and to the north of the city we are surrounded by the South Downs National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our city has superb transport links into London, just 50 minutes on the train, and access to Gatwick airport. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 - 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. Candidate Information Pack : https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/ Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 279-7060216-MAR25 Job locations Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Rd Brighton BN2 5BE Job description Job responsibilities Provides effective, safe, evidence based patient care in accordance withthe Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct Practices within the NMC code of conduct and has responsibility for promoting and monitoring this practice on the ward Takes the lead role in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluatingindividualised evidence based patient care including the monitoring of carestandards through audit and other activities Participates in the development and implementation of an explicit wardphilosophy of care Responsible for the process of attendances, admissions & transfers and plans discharges in accordance with UHSussex policy and standards, including liaison with partner agencies Actively participates and monitors the promotion of education for patients, their relatives and colleagues and ensures these needs are met within available resources Ensures provision of all drugs as prescribed in accordance with UHSussexPolicy Refer to Job description & Person specification for further details. Job description Job responsibilities Provides effective, safe, evidence based patient care in accordance withthe Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct Practices within the NMC code of conduct and has responsibility for promoting and monitoring this practice on the ward Takes the lead role in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluatingindividualised evidence based patient care including the monitoring of carestandards through audit and other activities Participates in the development and implementation of an explicit wardphilosophy of care Responsible for the process of attendances, admissions & transfers and plans discharges in accordance with UHSussex policy and standards, including liaison with partner agencies Actively participates and monitors the promotion of education for patients, their relatives and colleagues and ensures these needs are met within available resources Ensures provision of all drugs as prescribed in accordance with UHSussexPolicy Refer to Job description & Person specification for further details. Person Specification Equality, Diversity & inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Essential/Desirable Essential Registered Nurse - UK NMC PIN required >18 months B5 experience Shift leading experience on acute ward Desirable B5 experience on major trauma ward Leadership training/ skills Person Specification Equality, Diversity & inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Essential/Desirable Essential Registered Nurse - UK NMC PIN required >18 months B5 experience Shift leading experience on acute ward Desirable B5 experience on major trauma ward Leadership training/ skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Rd Brighton BN2 5BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)