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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Brighton On-site 2-5 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 2,632 employees
NursingTrauma CarePatient CareAcute CareProject Management
Requirements
Candidates should have recent acute experience in trauma nursing and hold UK NMC registration. A kind and compassionate manner, along with a commitment to high standards of care, is essential.
Job Description
The post holder will work as a co-ordinator in the Major Trauma Ward to provide an effective, safe environment of care for individual patients, their relatives and carers.
To act as a visible role model and acts as a designated deputy to the Unit Managers.
The post holder will initiate and undertake / supervise specific projects/ audits related to the professional development of nursing, monitoring standards of care and acting as an agent for change in achieving a culture that is flexible and responds positively to the demands and future development of the service. To undertake a key role in the delivery of the unit’s privacy and dignity agenda.
We are excited to be able to offer and welcome applications for a permanent post of Major Trauma B6 Senior Nurse within the Major Trauma Ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
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.
The Major Trauma Ward is a friendly 22 bedded, mixed sex ward. The ward is extremely busy catering for a variety of complex injuries ranging from major lacerations to complex road traffic trauma patients offering nurses a chance to develop skills in high dependency nursing.
There is a wide age range amongst our patients affording excellent experience in basic nursing care, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning.
A kind and compassionate manner, and an interest in providing an excellent standard of care are essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring nurse with recent acute experience in trauma to join our team. Please see job description for full duties and experience required.
We are a very supportive team and can offer a structured Orientation Programme and are happy to give you help and guidance to develop. There are various study days and courses held within the Trust and with Brighton & Sussex University to support your learning.
Brighton and Hove is a city located on the coast of Sussex just one hour from London. The beach is just moments from the hospital and to the north of the city we are surrounded by the South Downs National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our city has superb transport links into London, just 50 minutes on the train, and access to Gatwick airport.
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 https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanne Grant Job title: Ward Manager, 8AEAST, Major Trauma ward Email address: joanne.grant6@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273 696955
01273 696955 EXT: 63904
To act as a visible role model and acts as a designated deputy to the Unit Managers.
The post holder will initiate and undertake / supervise specific projects/ audits related to the professional development of nursing, monitoring standards of care and acting as an agent for change in achieving a culture that is flexible and responds positively to the demands and future development of the service. To undertake a key role in the delivery of the unit’s privacy and dignity agenda.
We are excited to be able to offer and welcome applications for a permanent post of Major Trauma B6 Senior Nurse within the Major Trauma Ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
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.
The Major Trauma Ward is a friendly 22 bedded, mixed sex ward. The ward is extremely busy catering for a variety of complex injuries ranging from major lacerations to complex road traffic trauma patients offering nurses a chance to develop skills in high dependency nursing.
There is a wide age range amongst our patients affording excellent experience in basic nursing care, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning.
A kind and compassionate manner, and an interest in providing an excellent standard of care are essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring nurse with recent acute experience in trauma to join our team. Please see job description for full duties and experience required.
We are a very supportive team and can offer a structured Orientation Programme and are happy to give you help and guidance to develop. There are various study days and courses held within the Trust and with Brighton & Sussex University to support your learning.
Brighton and Hove is a city located on the coast of Sussex just one hour from London. The beach is just moments from the hospital and to the north of the city we are surrounded by the South Downs National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our city has superb transport links into London, just 50 minutes on the train, and access to Gatwick airport.
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 https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanne Grant Job title: Ward Manager, 8AEAST, Major Trauma ward Email address: joanne.grant6@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273 696955
01273 696955 EXT: 63904
Skills
NursingTrauma CarePatient CareAcute CareProject ManagementAuditCommunicationTeamworkCompassionRehabilitationDischarge PlanningLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityCultural Competence
About University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute trusts in the UK and provides a wide range of clinical services to people in West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, and parts of East Sussex. Our seven hospitals host more than 1.5 million outpatient appointments, A&E visits and surgery cases every year and employ nearly 20,000 staff.