Staff Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chichester seeks a passionate nurse to join their Acute Cardiac Unit. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care for patients with diverse cardiac conditions. The ideal candidate should hold a UK NMC registration and have relevant experience. This role supports visa sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. If you are driven to provide excellent patient care and collaborate in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Visa sponsorship available

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in cardiology or related fields.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to engage in continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high nursing practice standards.
• Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in ward rounds.
• Contribute to a learning environment.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Commitment to patient care

Education

UK NMC registration

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, nurse with a passion for cardiology to join our committed team on the Acute Cardiac Unit in the Specialist Medicine Division.

ACU is a 27 bedded Cardiac Unit. Should you be successful you will work within a specialised area, providing high quality care to patients with a variety of cardiac conditions including heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, valve disease and endocarditis. Working within this specialty you will be expected to take on extended roles associated with the specialism.

The ward is supported by an enthusiastic and established multidisciplinary team and we are seeking a dynamic and motivated nurse that is an enthusiastic team player. If you think that you have some experience which you consider could be translated to this ward environment, if you are kind and caring and you believe you meet our expectations then please apply, we are a friendly and passionate team who look forward to you joining us.

If you are willing to go the extra mile to make patients feel important and you always ensure that your colleagues are valued and an integral part of the team then we would like you to applyand we look forward to meeting you.

Responsibilities

• To set and maintain high standards of nursing practice ensuring patients needs are met.
• To work effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
• To participate in ward rounds, ensuring effective methods of communication.
• To contribute to an effective learning environment and participate in own continual professional development.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’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.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

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.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Briony Skillen Job title: Ward Sister Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01243 831568

Please contact for any questions or information.