Job summary In support of the Cardiac Theatre manager the post holder contributes and actively participates in the smooth running of the two cardiac theatres and one hybrid theatre. The post holder is a confident and competent practitioner responsible under supervision of providing effective safe research based patient care. Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants. If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application. 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. Main duties of the job UHSussex is the regional teaching hospital working across two sites: the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. The Brighton campus includes the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital and the Sussex Eye Hospital and the Haywards Heath campus includes the Hurstwood Park Regional Centre for Neurosciences. We provide acute services to our general populations in the City of Brighton and Hove and in Mid Sussex and more specialist and tertiary services for patients across Sussex and the South Coast of England. About us 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 abuddy 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/ Job description Job responsibilities 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 Assist and support the theatre manager in the effective management of the department in accordance with the Trusts Personnel Policies and Procedures. To co-ordinate daily departmental activities and maximise department resource potential with supervision from senior staff. Plan own work load and other junior staff effectively. Assist in monitoring budgetary expenditure in relation to the care Centre and theatre department, identifying and applying cost-efficient practice. Responsible for documentation of peri-operative details in the integrated pathway which facilitates collaboration between members of thee multi disciplinary team in delivering patient care. Ability to safely transfer patients post surgery to the ward or high dependency unit.To establish and maintain effective communication within the multi disciplinary team. To act as the patients advocate respecting patient privacy and dignity. Communicate and interact with other departments within the cardiac unit. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities 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 Assist and support the theatre manager in the effective management of the department in accordance with the Trusts Personnel Policies and Procedures. To co-ordinate daily departmental activities and maximise department resource potential with supervision from senior staff. Plan own work load and other junior staff effectively. Assist in monitoring budgetary expenditure in relation to the care Centre and theatre department, identifying and applying cost-efficient practice. Responsible for documentation of peri-operative details in the integrated pathway which facilitates collaboration between members of thee multi disciplinary team in delivering patient care. Ability to safely transfer patients post surgery to the ward or high dependency unit.To establish and maintain effective communication within the multi disciplinary team. To act as the patients advocate respecting patient privacy and dignity. Communicate and interact with other departments within the cardiac unit. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Person Specification Experience / Qualifications Essential RGN/NMC or HCPC Experience in an NHS or UK healthcare setting. Desirable Good team worker, leadership qualities Administrative skills / IT skills / Current professional issues Aware of policies and procedures to follow when required. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Person Specification Experience / Qualifications Essential RGN/NMC or HCPC Experience in an NHS or UK healthcare setting. Desirable Good team worker, leadership qualities Administrative skills / IT skills / Current professional issues Aware of policies and procedures to follow when required. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5BE Employer's website