Staff Nurse

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a qualified nurse to join the critical care team at University Hospitals Sussex. This role involves providing patient-centered care in a modern clinical environment, supporting continuous education, and working collaboratively with a diverse team. The position requires NMC registration and experience in acute nursing, with critical care experience as a distinct advantage. Candidates can expect a supportive working culture with a commitment to their professional development.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Flexible working options

Buddy system for new employees

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration to practice as a nurse in the UK.
• Acute nursing experience in an NHS hospital ward is essential.
• Experience in a critical care environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Planning, monitoring, and evaluating care for level 2 and 3 patients.
• Supporting the nursing team and students rotating into critical care.
• Participating in education and training within the critical care unit.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration

Nursing qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified nurse to join our critical care team. Are you looking for a new challenge and a chance for more education?

We are a busy 12-bedded Critical Care unit providing patient centred care at Level 2 and Level 3. Worthing Critical Care provides a comfortable working environment for our staff and patient care is also enhanced by the use of a modern Information Technology operating a ‘paperless’ approach to patient care using our Clinical Information System.

We have a strong commitment to education and training with an on-site Educator. Our nursing team offers a progressive and supportive environment to develop individuals by utilising in-house resources as well as strong links with the University of Brighton and Surrey.

If you are looking for a new challenge with on-going education and development, would like to develop your career further and are interested in joining our friendly multi-skilled team we would like to hear from you.

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

The registered nurse will work within the critical care team planning, monitoring and evaluating care for level 2 and 3 patients and supporting their loved ones. They will follow a programme of competencies to gain knowledge and skills in this specialist area of nursing.

They will , as part of the wider team, support students who rotate into critical care.

Applicants must have NMC registration. Acute nursing experience in an NHS hospital ward setting is essential. Experience within a critical care area would be an advantage but not essential.

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.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ann Aylwin Job title: Senior Sister Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01903 205111

For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact Emma D'Arcy Matron For Critical Care. Tel: [phone] Ext 85898 or email :emma.d'[e-mail]