About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well established Coronary Care Unit team on Courtlands Ward.
The ward is a busy, dynamic 17 bedded unit caring for patients with a wide range of cardiology conditions such as patients with ischaemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure, valve disease, endocarditis, pacing and arrhythmia management.
Courtlands Ward are proud of their team and would love to hear from you if you are keen to develop your cardiology skills and are passionate about working together to provide high quality, holistic person-centred care. You will need to be hard working, keen to develop and proactive. In return we provide a supportive working and learning environment and will encourage you in your personal and professional development.
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
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Provide high quality evidence based clinical care to a cohort of cardiology patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations. Work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community. To work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines To act as a role model communicating in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and the staff at all times. Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge, recognising and working within the limits of your competence. Take every opportunity to continue to maintain and develop your own practice. Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.
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
Please refer to detailed job description and person specification for more information regarding the role.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience Essential
NMC Registered Nurse with UK PIN Experience working in an acute hospital setting Experience in an NHS or UK healthcare setting
Desirable
Experience in Cardiology and or acute medicine
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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 Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)