Job Description

Would you like to work with a friendly, proactive and supportive team in an environment where the individualized care you give makes all the difference?
Kleinwort Intermediate Care Unit is a23 bedded ward providing nursing and therapy care to patients who have either had a stay in an acute hospital or may have been unwell at home and need a bit of help to avoid an admission to a big hospital. We aim to get people back on their feet so they can return to their home by ensuring their environment is safe and their abilities are optimized. We also accept patients who require complex discharge planning, palliative and end of life care.
You will need up to date clinical skills, be reliable and have a flexible approach with a proactive leadership style. Whether you are experienced, looking for your first job or looking to return to practice, we will be happy to support and develop you in your career.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly on both day and night shifts.
Main duties of the job
As a staff nurse on the ward you will play an important part in the patients' recovery. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to use and develop key skills, providing holistic assessment and patient care. You will be responsible for contributing to care, observing, monitoring and recording patients' progress whilst communicating and managing effectively any changes in their condition and planning their safe discharge. Liaising with external partners and patients' families is a very important part of the role.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Details
Date posted
24 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
150-GM2216-UPC-B
Job locations
Kleinwort ICU
Butlers Green Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4BE
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) Holistic assessment and care planning.b) Individualized care and the promotion of self-care.c) Safe and effective review and referral to the appropriate member of themultidisciplinary teamd) Effective delegation and prioritization of workload.e) Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, and as negotiated in supervision.f) An awareness of health, safety and security risksg) Engagement in service provision and change.
Please see JD and PS attached for more details. Job description
Job responsibilities
a) Holistic assessment and care planning.b) Individualized care and the promotion of self-care.c) Safe and effective review and referral to the appropriate member of themultidisciplinary teamd) Effective delegation and prioritization of workload.e) Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, and as negotiated in supervision.f) An awareness of health, safety and security risksg) Engagement in service provision and change.
Please see JD and PS attached for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Mentorship Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Relevant Student Experience

Desirable

• 1 Year post registration Experience
• Experience in hospital or Healthcare setting

Key Skills and abilities
Essential

• Is able to demonstrate the application of research based practice
• Knowledge of current local policies informing community health and social care services
• Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
• Basic computer skills or willing to achieve within an agreed period
• A range of clinical competencies
• Evidence of post registration learning and development

Desirable

• Demonstrate ability to reflect and learning from situations
• Clear examples of co-operative team working
• Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of self awareness

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Mentorship Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Relevant Student Experience

Desirable

• 1 Year post registration Experience
• Experience in hospital or Healthcare setting

Key Skills and abilities
Essential

• Is able to demonstrate the application of research based practice
• Knowledge of current local policies informing community health and social care services
• Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
• Basic computer skills or willing to achieve within an agreed period
• A range of clinical competencies
• Evidence of post registration learning and development

Desirable

• Demonstrate ability to reflect and learning from situations
• Clear examples of co-operative team working
• Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of self awareness

Skills Required