Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, caring and compassionate registered nurse to join our friendly Outpatient team in delivering high quality patient focused care in this evolving diverse and busy department.

The Outpatient Department is a unique place to work and full of opportunity for registered nurses. This band 5 role will provide the right candidate opportunity to develop a wide range of knowledge and clinical skills in medical and surgical specialities. We can offer candidates the opportunity to rotate through a range of specialities including:

• Dermatology minor procedures
• Maxillofacial minor procedures
• Maxillofacial nurse led dressing clinics
• ENT
• Breast
• Vascular
• Urology 
• Various medical clinics

We are looking for individuals with a strong desire to enhance and develop their skills. Previous experience in an Outpatient setting is not essential. You will be supported by a dynamic band 7 Manager and an experienced, energetic band 6 Deputy Manager. A bespoke induction programme will be developed to support the successful candidate to achieve their full potential.

You will be required to work at St Richards Hospital in the first instance, some evening and weekend work may also be required.

** 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 regulation
• Work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider communit
• To work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guideline
• To act as a role model communicating in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and the staff at all times
• Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge, recognising and working within the limits of your competence
• 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 modelling.

Working for our organisation

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/