About this role
Job summary
Dermatology Outpatients
Staff Nurse full/part time
Dermatology is looking for experienced and dynamic staff nurses to work within our busy day surgery and out-patients department at Brighton General Hospital. You will be providing a high quality service for patients and clinicians.
Experience of working in theatre, day surgery/out-patient clinics or dermatology day treatment unit is desirable but not essential. You must be able to work within a team and work hours that are flexible to meet the needs of the department.
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.
Main duties of the job
Adheres to the NMC code of conduct at all times. To actively monitor and maintain high standards of care and to promote health education. To assist patients with all aspects of care within the clinical area. To assist with clinical procedures within the clinics i.e: monitor minor surgery/day surgery and nurse led clinics. To be proficient at removing surgical sutures and undertaking specialised dressings. To understand/apply knowledge of wound care when applying dressings.
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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Packhttps://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description Job responsibilities
Adhere to all local standard operating procedures and policies. Participate in co-ordinating the activities for the whole department area managing staff placement, ensuring safe placement of patients in the department area. Organise time, equipment and staff to deliver nursing care. Delegate and assign activities and tasks appropriately, working as a team to improve overall performance. Act as an advocate for the patient/client ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services. Effectively liaise with clerical staff, surgical booking staff, site management team, and other departments to allow timely management of patient throughput. Participate in department meetings and other multidisciplinary meetings ensuring that concerns of patients are identified and met. Ensure the health, safety and welfare of the department staff, taking action where necessary and report issues of concern to the nurse manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Adult Nurse (1st or 2nd level)UK Teaching and assessing module 998/SLIPP/ PA/PS Post registration experience
Desirable
Outpatients experience. Experience of working in a theatre environment. Dermatology experience Patch test experience Nursre educator
Knowledge Essential
Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
Evidence of teaching/assessing qualification
Skills Essential
Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised and evidence -based nursing care
Equality, Diversity and 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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)