Job summary
The post holder will work as a co-ordinator in the Major Trauma Ward to provide an effective, safe environment of care for individual patients, their relatives and carers. To act as a visible role model and acts as a designated deputy to the Unit Managers. The post holder will initiate and undertake / supervise specific projects/ audits related to the professional development of nursing, monitoring standards of care and acting as an agent for change in achieving a culture that is flexible and responds positively to the demands and future development of the service. To undertake a key role in the delivery of the unit's privacy and dignity agenda.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
The Major Trauma Ward is a friendly 22 bedded, mixed sex ward. The ward is extremely busy catering for a variety of complex injuries ranging from major lacerations to complex road traffic trauma patients offering nurses a chance to develop skills in high dependency nursing. There is a wide age range amongst our patients affording excellent experience in basic nursing care, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning. A kind and compassionate manner, and an interest in providing an excellent standard of care are essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring nurse with recent acute experience in trauma to join our team. We are a very supportive team and can offer a structured Orientation Programme and are happy to give you help and guidance to develop. There are various study days and courses held within the Trust and with Brighton & Sussex University to support your learning. Brighton and Hove is a city located on the coast of Sussex just one hour from London. The beach is just moments from the hospital and to the north of the city we are surrounded by the South Downs National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our city has superb transport links into London, just 50 minutes on the train, and access to Gatwick airport.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities

• Provides effective, safe, evidence based patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct
• Practices within the NMC code of conduct and has responsibility for promoting and monitoring this practice on the ward
• Takes the lead role in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised evidence based patient care including the monitoring of care standards through audit and other activities
• Participates in the development and implementation of an explicit ward philosophy of care
• Responsible for the process of attendances, admissions & transfers and plans discharges in accordance with UHSussex policy and standards, including liaison with partner agencies
• Actively participates and monitors the promotion of education for patients, their relatives and colleagues and ensures these needs are met within available resources
• Ensures provision of all drugs as prescribed in accordance with UHSussex Policy

Refer to Job description & Person specification for further details.

Person Specification
Equality, Diversity & inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Experience / Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse - UK NMC PIN required
• Mentorship training or Practice Assessor training at Level 3 or equivalent or working towards.
• Shift leading experience on acute ward

Desirable

• B5 experience on major trauma ward
• Leadership training/ skills
• Appraisal training
• Sign off mentor
• Completion of the acutely ill adult module
• TCAR

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Rd, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, 8AEAST, Major Trauma ward, Joanne Grant, joanne.grant6@nhs.net, 01273696955