Job overview
Main area Critical Care Grade Band 5 Contract 9 months (Fixed Term Contract/Secondment). Hours full time - 37.5 hours per week (Internal rotation). Job ref 279-7534998-OCT25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Site St Richards Hospital, Chichester. Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum. Closing 08/11/2025 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 excellence, ambition and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our people work together to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for patients, our people and communities. Diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. We have staff networks, can offer a buddy, and are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We provide a wellbeing programme and flexible working where possible to support work life balance.
As a university trust and leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training to help you grow and develop. We hope you choose UHSussex for a long and happy career where you feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
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Note: If you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment, you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without approval.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route, sponsorship subject to meeting UKVI requirements including skill and salary thresholds (£25,000) and role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
* Provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and professional regulations.
* Work with others to protect and promote health and wellbeing of patients, families and carers, and the wider community.
* Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines.
* Act as a role model, communicating in line with Trust values with patients, carers and staff.
* Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge, within the limits of your competence.
* Continuously develop your own practice.
* Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.
* Protect patient confidentiality and act according to the Data Protection Act.
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. Our community encourages success, with staff networks and buddy support. We offer a wellbeing programme for staff, including flexible working where possible.
As a university trust and leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training. From you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope you choose UHSx for a long and happy career where you 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 UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and professional regulations.
* Work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community.
* Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines.
* Act as a role model communicating in line with Trust values, with patients, carers and 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.
* Maintain and develop your own practice.
* Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.
* Protect patient confidentiality and act according to the Data Protection Act.
* Review the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Adult Critical Care Course
* 1st degree or willingness to undertake
* Teaching and Assessing course or equivalent
* ALS/ILS
* Aims course or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
* Previous experience of work in an acute NHS hospital 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
* Certificate for IV administration
* Knowledge of relevant research
Skills
* Computer literacy and keyboard skills
* Demonstrates good verbal and written skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; the advert will close once the cap is reached. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore flexible working options, please speak with the recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: We undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. Offers are made in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for roles that meet the visa criteria. For information, visit gov.uk and search for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net. For Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. Submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing opportunities.
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