Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Outpatients department at Lewes Victoria Hospital for a part time Band 5 nurse.



To work within the clinical environment of this department covering a wide range of specialities , including Cardiac, Vascular, ENT, Digestive Diseases and Eye clinics. To support clinicians in the clinics. To assist with minor procedures. To keep up to date with training to ensure you are working to your full potential. To support and help educate junior members of the team and student nurses.



The post holder will work as part of the multi-disiplinary team under the supervision & guidance of the Band 7. They will develop effective working relationships with consultants, registrars, junior doctors, nurses, patients, carers and reception staff.



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



To provide high quality of care supporting patients through their outpatient journey whether it be a clinic appointment or a procedure.



To create a welcoming and safe environment



To ensure staff are trained and knowledgeable about the area that they work within



Check stock and equipment to ensure clinics can run efficiently



To support patients throughout their outpatient journey. To provide support and education where appropriate.



To have excellent analytical and judgemental skills to best care for patients with a variety of conditions.



To learn to assist in minor operative procedures including dermatology procedures.



To be able to assist in emergency situations according to Trust policy.



To assess, develop and help implement patient care



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.



To work as a Band 5 nurse to ensure a safe and professional environment is provided within our outpatients department.



To keep up to date with training to provide effective, evidence based care



To support the junior members of the team



To set up and assist with clinics



To work closely with other departments to provide a efficient service