Dermatology is looking for experienced and dynamic staff nurses to work within our busy day surgery and out-patients department at Brighton General Hospital. You will be providing a high quality service for patients and clinicians.
Experience of working in theatre, day surgery/out-patient clinics or dermatology day treatment unit is desirable but not essential. You must be able to work within a team and work hours that are flexible to meet the needs of the department.
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
* Adheres to the NMC code of conduct at all times.
* To actively monitor and maintain high standards of care and to promote health education.
* To assist patients with all aspects of care within the clinical area.
* To assist with clinical procedures within the clinics i.e: monitor minor surgery/day surgery and nurse led clinics.
* To be proficient at removing surgical sutures and undertaking specialised dressings.
* To understand/apply knowledge of wound care when applying dressings.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Adhere to all local standard operating procedures and policies.
* Participate in coordinating the activities for the whole department area managing staff placement, ensuring safe placement of patients in the department area.
* Organise time, equipment and staff to deliver nursing care. Delegate and assign activities and tasks appropriately, working as a team to improve overall performance.
* Act as an advocate for the patient/client ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.
* Effectively liaise with clerical staff, surgical booking staff, site management team, and other departments to allow timely management of patient throughput.
* Participate in department meetings and other multidisciplinary meetings ensuring that concerns of patients are identified and met.
* Ensure the health, safety and welfare of the department staff, taking action where necessary and report issues of concern to the nurse manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Adult Nurse (1st or 2nd level)UK
Desirable
* Outpatients experience.
* Experience of working in a theatre environment.
* Dermatology experience
* Patch test experience
* Nurse educator
Knowledge
Essential
* Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
* Evidence of teaching/assessing qualification
Skills
Essential
* Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised and evidence -based nursing care
Equality, Diversity and 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
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
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