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We are looking for a committed, adaptable, hard working Surgical Children’s Nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills.
For an informal discussion or visit please contact Jack Adams, Ward Manager 01273 696955 ext 62555 or email Jack.adams2@nhs.net
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
* Maintain effective communication with carers about routine and daily activities of the children in designated area.
* Negotiate sensitively with children and their carers particularly if there are any barriers to understanding.
* Behave in a consistent manner with children and their carers, multi-disciplinary team and the public.
* Communicate with children in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development and their carers.
* Articulate current status of all children in their care to nurse in charge on each shift, if in charge then to the children’s services bleep holder as required and to the multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrate use of basic IT skills to complete details of admission/discharge of patients.
* Write precise, accurate and timely nursing records.
* Listen actively and respond appropriately to information given.
* Take part in and leads shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated to the team.
* Recognise when own and other’s (staff, children and carers) behaviour is not acceptable and take action to address this effectively.
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.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jack Adams Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Jack.Adams2@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273 696955 Ext 62555
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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