We are looking for dynamic, motivated and flexible nurses, with relevant Emergency Care experience and qualifications to take up a leadership role within our Emergency Department at St Richards Hospital.
Are you looking for the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally and enjoy empowering others to succeed?
St Richards Emergency Department Senior Team are passionate about delivering high quality and safe patient care. Come and join our ever expanding team and be part of a newly created paediatric department and developing urgent treatment centre.
We have clear career development opportunities within the Emergency Care Setting.
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 support the senior leadership team to manage a team of nurses ensuring the development and maintenance of high quality care and professional standards are upheld, take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area. Take a lead for a specific area of professional practice as delegated by the Lead and deputise in their absence.
To provide a high standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care as required within the Emergency Department.
To utilise a variety of strategies and communicate effectively with patients and their family/carers.
Liaise with the MDT, other departments within the Trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.
In order to deliver the above, you will require an excellent understanding and knowledge of adult and paediatric health needs including substantial ED experience and extensive post qualification experience. You will take responsibility for a specific area within the Emergency Department during a span of duty during absence of more senior staff.
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/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Liz Hayward Job title: Matron Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01243 788122
Senior Sisters 01243 788122 ext: 33405/32914
