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Main area: Gynaecology Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 28.75 hours per week (3 shifts / 2 shifts alternate weeks) Job ref: 279-7028131-FEB25
Employer: 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: 11/03/2025 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 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
We are a small, dedicated, and friendly team caring for patients with a wide variety of gynaecological conditions.
Brighton is the regional centre for the treatment of gynaecology cancers. Most elective procedures carried out are for gynaecology - Oncology. Level 11 East also cares for emergency patients and has an Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Assessment Unit based on the ward.
We have a fantastic team of experienced nurses, including Clinical Nurse Specialists willing to share their knowledge and support you to deliver care at a high standard.
You will be highly motivated and dynamic with excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with the multi-disciplinary teams and strive to provide high standards of care for women with all gynaecological conditions.
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.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the professional evidence-based nursing care delivered to patients.
* Ensuring the highest quality, effective, and compassionate care is received by the patients and their families / carers whilst on the ward.
* Excellent, holistic, and individualised nursing care will be delivered through assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating. This will be in line with local, Trust wide, and National policies, procedures, values, and behaviours.
* Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor student nurses and Health Care Assistants.
* The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills.
Person specification
* Gynaecology relevant field Experience
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:
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.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it 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 this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
Name: Claire Kotze Job title: Ward Manager Email address: claire.kotze@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273 523191
For any additional information or an informal visit please contact Claire Kotze.
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