Job summary To provide specialist technical & clinical advise to relevant colleagues in the peri-operative setting. To provide information & support to patients having anaesthesia / surgery. To provide & assist with the development of safe & high quality specialist patient care & to work within the guidelines of the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy Main duties of the job Inform manager when changes in circumstances change which affect safe & competent practice. Establish and develop effective communication with all disciplines, patients/clients & relatives. Has the ability to present complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious information where there are significant barriers to acceptance using interpersonal & communication skills. Assist the team leader to ensure the effective induction and orientation of new staff. Attend routine departmental and occasionally speciality meetings. Assist the team leader in developing the practice supervision needed within the speciality About us 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 ourWellbeing 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. Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/ Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 279-7112170-APR25 Job locations Princess Royal Hospital SOTC Lewes Road Haywards Heath RH16 4EY Job description Job responsibilities Inform manager when changes in circumstances change which affect safe & competent practice. Establish and develop effective communication with all disciplines, patients/clients & relatives. Has the ability to present complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious information where there are significant barriers to acceptance using interpersonal & communication skills. Assist the team leader to ensure the effective induction and orientation of new staff. Attend routine departmental and occasionally speciality meetings. Assist the team leader in developing the practice supervision needed within the speciality Job description Job responsibilities Inform manager when changes in circumstances change which affect safe & competent practice. Establish and develop effective communication with all disciplines, patients/clients & relatives. Has the ability to present complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious information where there are significant barriers to acceptance using interpersonal & communication skills. Assist the team leader to ensure the effective induction and orientation of new staff. Attend routine departmental and occasionally speciality meetings. Assist the team leader in developing the practice supervision needed within the speciality Person Specification essential Essential NMC/HCPC PIN Significant Clinical Experience Desirable THEATRE/ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE PROVEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS Person Specification essential Essential NMC/HCPC PIN Significant Clinical Experience Desirable THEATRE/ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE PROVEN COMMUNICATION 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. 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. 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 Princess Royal Hospital SOTC Lewes Road Haywards Heath RH16 4EY Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)