Practice Development Nurse

2 weeks ago


Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

Welcome to the Day Surgery Unit at Southlands Hospital; part of University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you a Theatre Nurse/ODP?

Would you like to join our friendly, dynamic 14 bedded Day Surgery Unit complete with 2 Operating Theatres and a 5 bedded Recovery area? Do you have experience in the Theatre environment? Do you have experience within Orthopaedic Surgery?

We currently look after patients in Day Surgery undergoing surgery for a variety of Specialities including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, Chronic Pain, Maxillo-Facial and Dental Surgery. 

Main duties of the job

Team Working and Communication to support the daily running of the Day Surgery Unit.

Scrubbing for various surgical procedures in theatre setting.

Delivering safe pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative care of patients.

Working for our organisation

At 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 our Wellbeing 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. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1) NMC/ODP Qualification

2) Team Working and Communication to support the daily running of the Day Surgery Unit

3) Scrubbing in theatre for various surgical procedures

4) Assist anaesthetists with anaesthetic for patients having surgical procedures.

5) Delivering safe pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative care of patients.

6) Supporting junior members of staff, learners and students. Create an environment conducive to learning.

7) Preparing the theatre environment for daily operating lists including sets, medication, moving and handling equipment etc.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

NMC/HCPC qualification

Desirable criteria

Experience in Surgery

Experience

Essential criteria

Theatres

Desirable criteria

Orthopaedics

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria

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

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. 

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications



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