Staff Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kemp Town Estate is seeking enthusiastic and professional nurses who want to make a real difference in patient care. Ideal candidates will ensure efficient unit operations, participate in a preceptorship programme, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Opportunities for full or part-time hours are available, along with permanent or fixed-term contracts. Competitive support and development are offered throughout your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme

Support for professional growth

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have nursing qualifications and registration.
• Ability to work in rotation between services and wards.
• Willingness to take part in a preceptorship programme.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the Unit.
• Develop own knowledge and skills as well as those of others.
• Work in partnership with other agencies.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, professional nurses who want to make a real difference for the patients in our care. You should expect to be supported, supervised, challenged and mentored by our experienced staff. As a new staff member you will complete an orientation period to the clinical area and as a newly registered practitioner will have the opportunity to complete a Trust wide preceptorship programme with bespoke paediatric sessions. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team you will provide the highest standard of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the smooth and efficient running of the Unit.
• Continues to develop own knowledge and skills through locally agreed development plans and contribute to the development of others.
• Contribute to working in partnership with other agencies.
• Requirement for post holder to work in rotation between day case services and in-patient wards.

Additional information

• We have options for full or part time hours, permanent or fixed term contracts (maternity cover) and could offer rotational posts if this is of interest to applicants.
• We are looking at holding an interview day offering posts in all areas on Monday the 11th March 2024. Please submit an application form and indicate in your supporting information which area would be your preference.
• You will have the opportunity to join our established preceptorship programme and will be supported by members of our paediatric education team.

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.