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Main area: Respiratory SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care)
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Secondment: 1 year (Maternity cover)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 08:00-18:00)
Job ref: 279-7053381-MAR25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/04/2025 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.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 6 Nurse to work on the new Respiratory SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) which operates adjacent to C9’s Acute Respiratory Unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The role will involve helping the team develop pathways and processes for the new SDEC as well as working clinically in the area supporting the Clinicians and Respiratory Nurse Specialists.
The new Respiratory SDEC opened its doors in October 2023 and currently operates Monday to Friday 0800-1800, however, start and finish times may change as the service progresses.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills and will ensure that patients and relatives are kept informed and that flow is supported in regard to admissions, transfers, and discharges to multiple destinations, often liaising with external teams/facilities. They will work alongside the medical team and Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure the smooth operating of the SDEC and provide excellent care to patients using the service.
The successful candidate will support a collaborative, open, and honest communication style across all groups of people whether that be staff, patients, relatives, or visiting teams.
Person specification
Skills and Knowledge
* Registered nurse with current UK NMC registration
* Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal.
* Competent in venepuncture and cannulation
* Competent in administering IV therapy
* Evidence of professional development
* Evidence of broad clinical skills
Important information for applicants:
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Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
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.
Further Information:
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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