Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Orthopaedic and Rheumatology outpatients settings.
We work within the hours of Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:30 - this role is full time but part time is an option.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a great team spirit.
We support the Orthopaedics and the Rheumatology teams with their outpatient care. We have three departments, over two sites that we work from.
These include our new Fracture Clinic and Rheumatology outpatient clinics in the Louisa Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital which opened in 2023. This new building allowed us to provide modern facilities for patients and staff.
We also work from the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre Outpatients department based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
This role will base you primarily at the Royal Sussex County Hospital but you will be expected to work cross site when required.
You would work with both Orthopaedic and Rheumatology teams to deliver outstanding care to our patients - working alongside our established team who will welcome you with open arms and help you grow and develop in your new role.
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.
Main duties of the job
You will assist with the smooth running of clinics both consultant led and also nurse led wound clinics.
We will be providing training of required skills to the successful candidate.
At University Hospitals Sussex, we are committed to supporting the NHS in becoming the world’s first net zero health service. We have developed our plan using the Care without Carbon framework for sustainable healthcare. Projects that deliver the greatest direct CO2 reduction, as well as cultural change, will be prioritised.
In summary what can we offer you:
1. Access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities.
2. Best work/life balance so we’ll offer you a supportive and flexible working environment that will allow this.
3. We have an excellent health and wellbeing support network for all our colleagues, including lots of discounts in local business and hospitality.
4. The opportunity to develop new skills and manage your own wound clinics.
5. Grow your confidence working as part of a team whilst maintaining a high level of autonomy planning care for patients seen in the nurse led wound clinics.
6. We can provide training to the required skill level to the successful candidate.
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.
Candidate Pack
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
7. Undertake clinical duties relevant to an outpatient nursing role.
8. Work autonomously running nurse led wound clinics.
9. Provide outstanding care to our patients.
10. Contribute to maintaining a great work environment where we look after each other.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
11. Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration or soon-to-qualify
12. Experience in an NHS or UK healthcare setting
13. Experience in an Orthopaedic setting
Desirable criteria
14. Experience of running nurse led wound clinics
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
15. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
16. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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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