Job summary The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing managerial & clinical advice on all wards areas at the Royal Sussex County Hospital rotating and covering either medical and surgical wards. Optimal patient safety and staff welfare must be ensured through a visible nursing presence on each ward throughout the night supporting both nursing and medical staff. To ensure that any staffing risk is spread evenly across all ward areas relocation of staff and deployment of pool HCAs will be required. You will be also be expected to attend all medical emergencies, cardiac arrests, fire alarms & security incidents throughout the Trust overnight providing senior nursing input and ensuring, alongside the CSM, that correct procedures and policies are followed to maximize safety. The post holder will also need to collect and verify discharge data and where possible prepare patients for early discharge to improve operational performance the following day. Although your job will primarily be on night duty there will be some day cover managing capacity at RSCH Reporting to the Clinical Site Manager the post holder will ensure that high standards of care are maintained and Trust policies are adhered to whilst providing support to the CSM overnight as required. Main duties of the job We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the Clinical Site Management team You will join our team of experienced senior nurses at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Based at The Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton, Following a time of unprecedented change in our trust and the NHS, it may be the right time for you to consider trying something different and gaining valuable management and wider organisational knowledge for your career development. We are looking for a forward thinking, dynamic individual who works well under pressure and enjoys a challenge. You may cover either site alongside a band 7 /8A CSM and be expected to work both night and day shifts, however, over a 4 week period you will be predominantly working a night rota. The operational team is responsible for providing safe and effective patient flow throughout the hospital. The Nurse Practitioner is expected to offer leadership within the hospital and first line response to all onsite clinical emergencies. This position would suit an experienced nurse looking for a challenging role to enhance existing leadership and clinical skills. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. Candidates must be an NMC registered nurse. Informal visit recommended. If you would like more information or to arrange a visit please contact Natasza Beresford-Theurer on 01273 696955 extension 64993 or The Daily lead CSM on extension 62005 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. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 279-6732561-NOV24 Job locations Royal Sussex County Hospital. Brighton Site eastern Road Brighton Brighton and Haywards Heath BN2 5BE Job description Job responsibilities Implement and monitor standards of clinical practice, supervise practice and take remedial action, to ensure and promote safe and competent practice. First contact for all concerns about clinical issues contacting the Clinical Site Manager and Critical Care Outreach team as required. Undertake the following practice when necessary in order that patients receive timely intervention: Insert & re-site cannulae Venepuncture Laryngeal mask insertion Perform and interpret ECGs IV drug therapy CVP / PICT line management Fluid balance management Respond to cardiac arrests and medical emergencies ALS & defibrillation Non-invasive ventilation (BIPAP & CPAP) Group directives (Drug led administration) Patient assessment via ALERT course Verify expected death Male catheterisation Other procedures according to locally agreed practice Supervise and support nursing and medical staff as required Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities Implement and monitor standards of clinical practice, supervise practice and take remedial action, to ensure and promote safe and competent practice. First contact for all concerns about clinical issues contacting the Clinical Site Manager and Critical Care Outreach team as required. Undertake the following practice when necessary in order that patients receive timely intervention: Insert & re-site cannulae Venepuncture Laryngeal mask insertion Perform and interpret ECGs IV drug therapy CVP / PICT line management Fluid balance management Respond to cardiac arrests and medical emergencies ALS & defibrillation Non-invasive ventilation (BIPAP & CPAP) Group directives (Drug led administration) Patient assessment via ALERT course Verify expected death Male catheterisation Other procedures according to locally agreed practice Supervise and support nursing and medical staff as required Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Person Specification Experience Essential >3 years experience Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) Person Specification Experience Essential >3 years experience Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) 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. Brighton Site eastern Road Brighton Brighton and Haywards Heath BN2 5BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)