Job Description

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



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic staff nurse to join our friendly well established Children's Nursing Team. This post would be suitable for either newly qualified nurses or nurses with experience. We also welcome applications from registered nurses with an interest in paediatrics or with previous paediatric experience.



We are offering a substantive position working full-time up to 37.5hrs per week



Howard Ward is an 20 bedded general Paediatric Ward. Our dedicated team cares for babies, children and young people from birth to 18 years. Our patients have a variety of medical and surgical conditions. The unit has an HDU area and separate Children's Assessment unit. You will build on essential skills in nursing sick children such as respiratory support, fluid and pain management and stabilisation of the critically ill child.



The service is committed to providing a high standard of nursing care for sick children and young people up to the age of 18 years, within the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, including outpatient, emergency and elective care within the division, by ensuring the most effective use of resources. Assist team members with the assessment and delivery of care, under the direction and supervision of the team leader.

We provide excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development and leadership.



We have a strong multi disciplinary team and welcome enthusiastic, motivated nurses who are passionate about providing excellent care to children and their families.



At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



Participate in the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised patient care seeking guidance where appropriate



To report on the condition of patients to the Clinical Leader/Medical staff, assisting them in ascertaining treatments and ensure these are carried out



To ensure that all patients' data is accurately recorded



Ensure that all patients have nutritional assessment and that individual needs are fully me



Be responsible for the control and custody of all medication and drugs in accordance with Trust polic



To administer drugs as prescribed, checking and witnessing controlled drugs



Ensure safe effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary



Maintain own professional development under the guidance of senior staff



Develop teaching and assessing skills through training and practical experience; becoming a mentor to learners



Take charge of a group of patients, taking into account patient/relative/carers wishes



Be able to confidently take charge of the ward when the occasion presents itself.



Ensure that all patients needs are identified and programmes of care implemented to meet individual needs



Ensure that best practice care is delivered



Mentor, teach, assess and facilitate education for all learners in the clinical are



Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication with all health care professionals within the clinical team and across all disciplines



Maintain own professional development



Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct



Act as a role model showing example in regard to behaviour, attitudes, conduct and appearance



To maintain correct standards of uniform and personal appearance, as indicated in the Dress Code & Uniform Polic



Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed



Take an active role in the management of risks, in line with Trust and Directorate policy



Ensure that patient activity is monitored and that all patient information is entered into the SEMA system at the most timely point



Ensure your role has a positive influence on key performance indicators



Seek consistently to improve nursing practice in line with evidence, recent best practice innovations and new developments.



Proactively manage ward level complaints and report to senior staff so that they can be dealt with according to Trust Polic



Take charge regularly in the absence of a ward/departmental manager/deput



Maintain flexibility with staff rosters in order to provide cover with the optimum skill mix, making best use of available resource



Deal with patient/relative complaints proactively



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