At University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. To help us achieve this achieve this, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed band 5 registered nurses to join our temporary workforce.
As a bank nurse you will be able to choose a flexible working pattern to suit your work life balance in a variety of clinical settings working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This job description gives a broad overview of the key responsibilities of a band 5 bank nurse. Guidance should be given by the nurse in charge on specific responsibilities and skills directly relating to your job assignment.
Main duties of the job
1. To liaise with other staff and departments to promote and maintain effective working relationships, ensuring high standards of care and service.
2. To act as a role model at all times.
3. Maintain a safe environment for all staff, patients and visitors and ensure that all equipment is safe and in working order.
4. To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
5. To be responsible for reporting incidents and potential risks to the sister/charge nurse.
6. Attend mandatory training and participate in continuing development and appropriate education.
7. Work flexibly to cover the needs of the service.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 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 ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please note that interviews will be held at our Recruitment Open Day in St Richards Hospital on 21st May 2024
Locations:
* Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton
* Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath
* Worthing Hospital in Worthing
* St Richards Hospital in Chichester
Please indicate in your additional information which hospital you are interested in.
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC registration
* Some acute trust experience in Band 5 role
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
* 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 details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing and St Richards
Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing and Chichester
BN11 2DH
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