Staff Nurse

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Full time
Location: Chichester
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Job offered by: NHS
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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Band 5 on our 20 bedded Petworth Ward, specialising in Respiratory Medicine at St Richards Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse, with the possession of both a strong clinical knowledge base and relevant skill set to maintain high standards of acute care to Level 2 patients. The post holder will provide nursing support on a mixed sexed ward to acute patients with a variety of different conditions relating to Respiratory. We will offer development programme opportunities, supervision, reflective practice, mentoring and coaching and will ensure you are fully supported in your new role. 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

Provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations. Work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community. Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines. Act as a role model communicating in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and the staff at all. Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge, recognising and working within the limits of your practice. Take every opportunity to continue to maintain and develop your own practice. Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role. About us

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. Job responsibilities

Provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations, delivering highest quality care to patients and have a good understanding of respiratory conditions and their treatments with previous experience of interventions such as Bi-Pap and Optiflow. Work as part of the MDT, working alongside other team members such as physiotherapists to provide the best holistic patient care. Act as a role model communicating in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and the staff at all. Take responsibility for delegated patients and all care needs working alongside colleagues whilst also offering support to other team members when required. Take every opportunity to continue to maintain and develop your own practice. Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role. Person Specification

Skills and knowledge

NMC registration Previous ward experience Previous respiratory experience 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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