Job summary 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 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ear, Nose and Throat and Maxillofacial Outpatient Departments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with great team spirit. We are offering a part time position of 19 hours per week. The two specialities are in one brand new Head and Neck Outpatient Department in the new Louisa Martindale Building. We also have clinical Princess Royal Hospital and the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital. We will be providing training of required skills to the successful candidate. Previous applicants for this role in this department need not apply Main duties of the job To be an active team member. To assist and support in managing the ENT Clinics. To assist and support in the running of OMFS Clinics. To assist in the running of nurse led activity. Assist the clinicians and adhere to trust policies. Be responsible in delivering patient-centred nursing care in an outpatient specialised setting, aiming to achieve the highest possible standards of care delivery, in accordance with the Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery. Deputise in the absence of more senior nursing staff. Promote best clinical and professional practice. Ensure efficient use of resources. Assist in the promotion of conductive learning environment for allstaff and students About us At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK'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 ourPatient 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 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. Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/ Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 279-7012202-FEB25 Job locations Luisa Martindale Building Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5BE Job description Job responsibilities Act as patient /carer advocate at all times. To work unsupervised, providing nursing care to patients attending the department, referring to other health care professionals as necessary. To prioritise care and delegate workload and lounge activities appropriately. To effectively and professionally deal with emergency situations. The post is for cross site working at PRH, RACH or RSCH; therefore, the post holder must be prepared to work on any site. To ensure safe practice regarding moving and handling, sharps and infection control etc. Identify and report clinical and non-clinical incidents, taking appropriate action as necessary. Raising Datix when required. To ensure that confidentiality of patient information is maintained, and that written documentation is complete and up to date. Professionally responsible to ensure the post holders practice adheres to all clinic, trust and national policies and procedures that are determined by others. To have appropriate clinical and professional insight to acknowledge own clinical boundaries and limitations and to work within the Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC]) codes of practice. To ensure, at all times, responsible and safe use of clinic / trust equipment and resources but the post holder will not have any direct budgetary responsibility. Required to have a personal duty of care for handling patients valuables. Required to use own initiative, take responsibility for decision-making and prioritise own workload within a team context. Required to bring to the attention of appropriate managers/supervisors where workloads/pressures become such that an appropriate level of safe and effective patient care cannot be maintained, before the situation becomes untenable. Able to provide advice, demonstrate own activities or workplace routines to visitors to the department such as student nurses. To ensure that all nurse-led practice falls within NMC Guidelines and within approved University Hospital Sussex (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust Guidelines in line with vicarious liability. Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence. Please see attached Job Description for full details. Job description Job responsibilities Act as patient /carer advocate at all times. To work unsupervised, providing nursing care to patients attending the department, referring to other health care professionals as necessary. To prioritise care and delegate workload and lounge activities appropriately. To effectively and professionally deal with emergency situations. The post is for cross site working at PRH, RACH or RSCH; therefore, the post holder must be prepared to work on any site. To ensure safe practice regarding moving and handling, sharps and infection control etc. Identify and report clinical and non-clinical incidents, taking appropriate action as necessary. Raising Datix when required. To ensure that confidentiality of patient information is maintained, and that written documentation is complete and up to date. Professionally responsible to ensure the post holders practice adheres to all clinic, trust and national policies and procedures that are determined by others. To have appropriate clinical and professional insight to acknowledge own clinical boundaries and limitations and to work within the Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC]) codes of practice. To ensure, at all times, responsible and safe use of clinic / trust equipment and resources but the post holder will not have any direct budgetary responsibility. Required to have a personal duty of care for handling patients valuables. Required to use own initiative, take responsibility for decision-making and prioritise own workload within a team context. Required to bring to the attention of appropriate managers/supervisors where workloads/pressures become such that an appropriate level of safe and effective patient care cannot be maintained, before the situation becomes untenable. Able to provide advice, demonstrate own activities or workplace routines to visitors to the department such as student nurses. To ensure that all nurse-led practice falls within NMC Guidelines and within approved University Hospital Sussex (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust Guidelines in line with vicarious liability. Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence. Please see attached Job Description for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Desirable Experience of would care management Experience of working within an outpatient environment Experience of working within ENT or Maxillofacial Equality and Diversity Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Desirable Experience of would care management Experience of working within an outpatient environment Experience of working within ENT or Maxillofacial Equality and Diversity Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). 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. 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 Luisa Martindale Building Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)