Staff Nurse – Emergency Department – Royal Sussex County Hospital

Job title:

Staff Nurse – Emergency Department – Royal Sussex County Hospital

Company

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Registered Adult to join the Emergency Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.We are a designated adult Major Trauma Centre, one of only 22 in England. We are also a standard Trauma Centre for Paediatrics and are supported in the care of these patients by our colleagues from the dedicated children’s Emergency Department at the co-located Royal Alexandra Children’s’ Hospital.The Emergency Department consists of a Resuscitation department with 5 adult bays. 25 Major spaces, a dedicated Urgent Treatment centre supported by a GP service and Emergency Nurse Practitioners. There is a 12 chaired Ambulatory Clinical Decision’s Unit. The ED is also support by our embedded mental health liaison team provided by Sussex Partnership NHS Trust. The ED is a busy and clinically diverse environment and you will work in all areas of the department supporting patients arriving both by themselves or with the ambulance service. You should expect to be busy throughout your shift and be ready to work flexibly and to respond to rapidly changing circumstances.Main duties of the jobWe are keen to recruit enthusiastic, motivated nurses, who are able to work in a fast paced and at times challenging environment. Applicants should ideally have a some acute experience but newly qualified will be considered. Main duties include

• Deliver high quality, compassionate careappropriate totheir skills, experience,qualificationsand competence,with a focus on promoting health and independence
• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
• Autonomously carry out clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency,orunder the direction and supervision of amore seniorregistered nurse,or other registered care professionals,where competency in that area is still developing
• Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence,leadershipand reflective practice skills within the workplace

We follow the National Curriculum and Competency Framework for Emergency Nursing, and are committed to supporting and developing all nurses, in order for each individual to flourish in their role and become confident and proficient Emergency Nurses. 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.About usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and 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 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.Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/DetailsDate posted27 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number279-7214310-MAY25Job locationsRoyal Sussex County Hospital – Emergency DepartmentBrightonBN2 5BEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.Please do not apply for this advert if you require Bank only.Please be aware this advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.Please do not apply for this advert if you require Bank only.Please be aware this advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received.Person SpecificationProfessional registrationEssential

• NMC Registered Nurse with active registration

Experience and QualificationsEssential

• Evidence of functional skills in mathematics and English Level 2 or GCSEs in maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent.)
• Experience in an NHS or UK healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent relevant CPD
• Experience in emergency care (either pre or post registration, or a similarly acute care environment

SkillsEssential

• Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Registered Nurse
• Exercise judgment in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors.

Desirable

• Evidence of wound care/ plastering course

People Management and DevelopmentEssential

• Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff.

Equality, Diversity, and InclusionEssential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person SpecificationProfessional registrationEssential

• NMC Registered Nurse with active registration

Experience and QualificationsEssential

• Evidence of functional skills in mathematics and English Level 2 or GCSEs in maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent.)
• Experience in an NHS or UK healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent relevant CPD
• Experience in emergency care (either pre or post registration, or a similarly acute care environment

SkillsEssential

• Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Registered Nurse
• Exercise judgment in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors.

Desirable

• Evidence of wound care/ plastering course

People Management and DevelopmentEssential

• Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff.

Equality, Diversity, and InclusionEssential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Expected salary

£29970 – 36483 per year

Location

Brighton

Job date

Thu, 29 May 2025 00:24:19 GMT

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