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Main area: Chiltington Ward, General Surgery Band 5 Grade Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 23 hours per week (All hours available) Job ref: 279-6909993-MAR25
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Chiltington Ward, Worthing Hospital Town: Worthing Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 20/03/2025 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, 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 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. 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, 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.
Job overview
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.
Are you a Registered Nurse – Adult, (RN) who is looking to work in Surgical Nursing?
Here at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking for Adult RNs who would like to join our busy general and specialty Surgical wards at Worthing Hospital.
Chiltington ward is a General Surgical ward caring for patients that are admitted via planned pathways and also as emergencies through our Accident and Emergency Departments and Emergency Floors. The nursing care that our surgical patients require is varied, often requiring periods of high levels of intervention and support. As such, this provides an excellent learning environment.
Our wards are supported by the Practice Development Team and we are able to offer a wide variety of in-house training related to clinical skills and personal development. We also offer the potential to study at Brighton University.
Our Nationally recognised Patient First Improvement system ensures that all members of our staff are actively encouraged to contribute to making improvements in their areas of work.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality evidence-based clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust Values and in accordance with professional regulations.
Work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community.
To work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols, and local guidelines. To act as a role model communicating in line with the Trust Values, to patients, carers, and the staff at all times.
Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas for the senior nurse in charge, recognising and working within the limits of your competence.
Take every opportunity to continue to maintain and develop your own practice.
Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching, and role modelling.
You will also have the opportunity to rotate to Enhanced Surgical Care Unit (ESCU) which is a level 1 bay within the ward. This unit looks after patients with higher acuity for ward-level care or HDU/ITU step down Surgical patients. Rotation will commence once level 1 training is completed.
Working for our organisation
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, 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 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. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communications and Relationship skills
* To work as part of a team ensuring effective communication with all health care professionals within the clinical team and across all disciplines.
* Act as a role model within the clinical area.
* Adhere to the Trust values in all working relationships to patients, carers, and staff.
* Teach/assess and facilitate learning for all learners in the ward area, particularly students and healthcare assistants.
* Undertake the Mentorship qualification.
* Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team, and ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions.
* Ensure communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of handover and clinical incident reporting if necessary.
* Demonstrate politeness, courtesy, and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives, and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations and recognising individuality and rights for each patient in line with Trust values.
* Work effectively within a multi-racial and cultural environment.
Analytical and Judgemental skills
* Take an active role in Risk Management in line with Trust and Directorate policy.
* Analyse and report information provided through appropriate clinical equipment and act upon this gathered information (e.g. Patient Observations).
* Ensure that all patients have appropriate clinical assessments and that individual requirements are met.
* Report/action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed.
* Seek to constantly improve nursing practice in clinical area in line with recent best practice innovations and developments.
* Liaise with the managers to ensure the most effective and timely use of available beds and most appropriate allocation to manage any possible clinical risk.
* Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Planning and Organisational skills
* Maintain awareness of Trust and National targets, ensuring that within the scope of your role you support their delivery.
* To have responsibility for risk management and health and safety in the workplace.
* Work with the ward manager to ensure infection control procedures and cleanliness are observed in the clinical area.
* Maintain awareness of evidence base and best practice in nursing care ensuring that within the scope of your role you support their delivery.
* Ensure that patient activity is monitored and that all patient information is entered into Careflow and Patient track systems at the most timely point.
* Ensure your role has a positive influence on key performance indicators.
* Maintain flexibility with staffing rosters so they can be adjusted accordingly to provide cover with the required skill mix, making best use of the resources available.
* Deal with patient/relative complaints proactively.
* Assist in setting ward objectives in line with the Unit, Corporate and national objectives.
* Ensure effective staff supervision (including students) when running the ward and maintain productive working relationships within the ward team.
* Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward Manager/Junior Sister.
* Maintain clinical standards in the absence of the Ward Manager.
* To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation, and absence cover.
* In conjunction with the Ward Manager ensure that medical supplies, central supplies, and equipment are ordered and used cost-effectively.
* Ensure that equipment is regularly maintained and serviced in line with hospital policy and manufacturers’ recommendation in conjunction with the ward manager.
* Ensure that open communication occurs within the ward and that all ward staff are briefed on all items of importance for safe and effective management.
* To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.
* Ensure that all planning and delivery of nursing care incorporates the Trust values and Vision, and reflects best evidence-based practice.
* Ensure that all patients have appropriate individualised clinical assessments.
* Ensure that all patients/clients’ needs are identified and programmes of care are implemented to meet individual patient and client needs.
* Ensure that best practice in care is delivered.
* Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required.
* Maintain accurate and effective record keeping.
* Be responsible for the control and custody of all medication and drugs in accordance with Trust Policy.
* Ensure effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary.
* To work as part of a team ensuring effective communication with all health care professionals within the clinical team and across all disciplines.
* Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of an individual.
* Recognise own limitations and only work within own scope of professional practice and competence.
* Maintain own professional development.
* Teach/assess and facilitate learning for all learners in the ward area, particularly students and healthcare assistants.
Policy and Service Development Implementation
* To read and comment on proposed policies under review.
* Participate in the setting of standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multi-disciplinary team.
* Understand local audit processes and take opportunities to initiate local audit and participate in Trust audits locally.
Person specification
Professional Registration
* Diploma or Degree level study Mentorship Module or ENB 998 NVQ Assessor.
Experience/ Qualifications
* Knowledge of the Band 5 role.
* Evidence of professional development since qualification.
Skills
* Communication and Relationship skills.
* Required to communicate, establish and maintain relationships. Motivate, negotiate, persuade, train others, empathise, communicate unpleasant news sensitively and provide counselling and reassurance.
People Management and Development
* Ability to prioritise own workload. Ability to work under stress and with interruptions.
* Participated in service development and implementation of change.
Specific Requirements
* Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values and behaviours.
Freedom to Act
* Is guided by precedent and clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct. Work is managed, rather than supervised and results/outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals. Is guided by standard operating procedures (SOPs), good practice.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Important information for applicants:
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
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. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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