Job overview
APPLICANTS MUST HOLD THE NURSING ASSOCIATE QUALIFICATION OR SOON TO QUALIFY.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed and motivated Registered Nursing Associate to join our excellent nursing team on Hurstpierpoint Ward at Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.
This is an outstanding opportunity if you are looking for a new challenge and would like to continue your professional development journey.
You will be working with a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team, providing patient centered and evidence based care. Hurstpierpoint Ward cares for patients who are frail and often have specialist needs due to dementia and cognitive impairment. Our aim is to provide the best care possible to prevent deconditioning and promote independence. You will be accountable for your own practice while supporting the registered nurse by caring for patients and delivering high standards of care.
To succeed, you’ll need to be committed to delivering high quality, patient focused care with pride and respect, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development.
For newly qualified Nursing Associates the trust has a robust preceptorship programme and you will receive excellent opportunities for development. Along the way, you will be supported by the in-house Practice Development Nurse or a named mentor who will oversee your training needs, supported by the wider divisional education team.
Main duties of the job
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.
1. Deliver high-quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence.
2. Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS values.
3. Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
4. Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
5. Take responsibility for developing your own clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplace.
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, 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 our Wellbeing Programme for 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
6. Carry out programmes of care, therapy, or treatment determined by registered healthcare practitioners. This may entail making minor modifications to the care program or package within prescribed parameters and reporting back on progress. It may also include supervision of individual or group therapy sessions within an overall programme of care and treatment of therapy.
7. Deliver high-quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or another registered care professional depending on the setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
8. Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
9. Document nursing care in a comprehensive, timely, logical, accurate, clear, and concise manner using appropriate terminologies (counter-signed by a registered practitioner, as appropriate).
10. Assist in the safe admission, transfer, and discharge of patients in accordance with Trust policies.
11. May supervise clinical support workers (eg. Health Care Assistants, Trainee Assistant Practitioners, Trainee Nursing Associates and 1st, 2nd yr student nurses) in their own area; may assist in assessment and learning/development of clinical support workers
12. Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
13. Take responsibility for developing your own clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplace
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
14. NMC Nursing associate registered or soon to qualify
Desirable criteria
15. Experience of working on a general medical ward or Care of the Elderly
16. Recent evidence of CPD
17. Shows a genuine enthusiasm and compassion for working with older people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
18. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
19. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications