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Main area: Surgery
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (flexible working pattern with clinical hours included)
Job ref: 279-6920069-APR25
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Worthing General Hospital/St Richards Hospital/Southlands Hospital Cross Site
Town: Worthing
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/04/2025 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, 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.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Surgical Nurse to work in General Surgery for WGH and SRH Hospitals. You will provide professional leadership to the General Surgery team, working in conjunction with the Matron and other Senior nurses to promote the delivery of professional nursing care to General Surgery patients, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers while in hospital.
You will also lead in the planning, implementation, co-ordination and evaluation of educational activities within General Surgery wards to promote nursing excellence within the wards, and facilitate the continuous professional development and education of all members of staff in a positive learning environment.
Main duties of the job
* Act as an expert clinical practitioner and provide high-quality nursing care at a senior level.
* Ensure the highest quality of nursing care is delivered to all Surgical patients with the promotion of evidence-based practice.
* Contribute to Surgical nursing strategy by developing innovative practice and guidelines for Surgical patients across the Trust.
* Integrate policies, education, practice development and research relevant to the clinical area.
* Act as a resource and advisor for future service developments and Trust-wide training and education.
* Provide a rolling educational programme equipping health care professionals with knowledge and skills required to provide high-quality care to Surgical patients.
* Act as a self-directed practitioner, providing support and guidance for staff working within the Surgery Division.
Person specification
* Professional Nursing Registration- NMC Part 1&2
* Substantial Critical Care experience at Band 6 level
* Post Registration Qualification in Critical Care Nursing
* Degree Level Qualification
* PGCert Qualification, or working towards
* Other Teaching Qualification
* Leadership Qualification
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:
Please note, the use of AI-generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
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.
Contact Information
Name: Luke Montecillo
Job title: Matron for General Surgery WGH
Email address: luke.montecillo@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07899 915824
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