Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Mon- Fri)
- Job ref
- 279-6832624-DEC24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing and St Richards cross site
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse MFU
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
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 overview
In conjunction with the Matron/ Sister assist in the day to day running of the department. This involves supporting the wider members of the team including HCA’s and dental nurses. To ensure the department provides a safe and clean environment for patients to be seen, treated and cared for. To work alongside the MDT. To provide care and expert clinical skills in the nurse led dressing clinics.
Main duties of the job
· To facilitate the running alongside the Sister of the department. Supporting all junior members of the team.
· To ensure stock & pharmacy are ordered to enable the team to carry out clinics with all the necessary equipment
· To create a safe and welcoming environment
· To undertake lone clinics for patients with complex dressings, to follow up these patients, document clinical findings and escalate concerns
· To support the wider team within the trust policy.
· To always put the patient first and act as their advocate.
· To keep up to date with necessary training and be willing to learn and develop within the team
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/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To ensure the smooth running of clinics within the MFU department. To support the extended team to give excellent care to our patients.
To stay up to date with training
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Trained to diploma level or above
- NMC registered
Desirable criteria
- Further training in woundcare
- Evidence of further education since qualifying
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Use of sema and careflow
Desirable criteria
- evidence of training in wound care
- evidence of working in an outpatient environment
- understanding and recent experience of working in an acute environment
- previous MFU experience
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hayley Anne Routledge
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 20511184054
- Additional information
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