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Main area Critical Care Grade Band 5 Contract 9 months (Fixed Term Contract/Secondment - internal rotation) Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (part time considered) Job ref 279-7554459-OCT25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital Town Worthing Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2025 23:59
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 deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex 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 deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. 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 well‑being 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.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified nurse to join our critical care team. Are you looking for a new challenge and a chance for more education?
We are a busy 12‑bedded Critical Care unit providing patient centred care at Level 2 and Level 3. Worthing Critical Care provides a comfortable working environment for our staff and patient care is also enhanced by the use of a modern Information Technology operating a ‘paperless’ approach to patient care using our Clinical Information System. Our nursing team offers a progressive and supportive environment to develop individuals by utilising in‑house resources as well as strong links with the University of Brighton and Surrey. If you are looking for a new challenge with on‑going education and development, would like to develop your career further and are interested in joining our friendly multi‑skilled team we would like to hear from you.
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
The registered nurse will work within the critical care team planning, monitoring and evaluating care for level 2 and 3 patients and supporting their loved ones. They will follow a programme of competencies to gain knowledge and skills in this specialist area of nursing.
They will, as part of the wider team, support students who rotate into critical care.
Applicants must have NMC registration. Acute nursing experience in an NHS hospital ward setting is essential. Experience within a critical care area would be an advantage but not essential.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
The registered nurse will provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients, act as a role model communicating in line with trust values at all times and take every opportunity to maintain own practice and development.
They will also facilitate students and others to develop competence through supervision, teaching and role‑modelling.
Please see attached Job description for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Adult Critical Care course or equivalent
* 1st Degree or willingness to undertake
* Teaching and assessing course or equivalent
* Advanced Life support/ ILS
* certificate for AIMS / ALERT course
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous acute work in an NHS hospital ward setting
* Record of continuing professional development
* Evidence of knowledge of current issues in professional practice
* Previous experience within a critical care area
* Team leading experience
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