Respiratory SDEC Senior Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse at a leading NHS Trust in Brighton. The role involves working in the new Respiratory SDEC, supporting clinical teams, and ensuring excellent patient care. Candidates must have UK NMC registration and strong clinical skills.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current UK NMC registration.
• Evidence of professional development and broad clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support admissions, transfers, and discharges while liaising with external teams.
• Work alongside the medical team to ensure smooth operations.
• Champion Trust policies and engage in clinical audits.

Skills

Communication

Venepuncture

Cannulation

IV Therapy

Education

UK NMC Registration

Job description

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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-MAY25

Employer 279 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 23/05/2025 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 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.

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

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. C9 is one of the new wards in the Louisa Martindale Building which offers state of the art facilities and fantastic views.

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 SDEC will include admission avoidance, early supported discharges and ambulatory assessment/procedures.

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.

Although the ward and SDEC are separate areas, there may be a requirement to provide support for the ward in exceptional circumstances.

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

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.

The successful candidate will work alongside staff as a role model and mentor. With exemplary leadership skills and adherence to Trust values, the successful candidate will ensure that the ward actively participates in continuous improvement and education both professionally and personally.

The successful candidate will champion Trust policies and protocols. They will engage in clinical audits to ensure safe practice within the ward environment.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached the full job description and person specification.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as asecondmentopportunity, before applying you must seek agreement andauthorisationfrom your current Trust/Manager.Secondmentscan’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

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

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 managers 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.

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 Immigrations 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

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it 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 this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.