Staff Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a enthusiastic, caring and compassionate registered general nurse (RGN) to join our friendly Outpatient team. Princess Royal General Outpatients Department (OPD), and is a variable, dynamic and diverse working environment, where no two days are the same. You will be working in a supportive team, delivering high quality patient centred care.

We are looking for a personable individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, and who is able to deliver holistic nursing care across the different clinics. You must be able to work collaboratively to facilitate effective and efficient care delivery in the MDT environment. OPD has a clinical practice educator who will provide support and encouragement for you to learn and develop any necessary skills. There will also be ongoing support from senior staff who will encourage and facilitate personal development. Previous experience in an OPD setting is desirable, but not essential as a bespoke induction programme will be developed to support the successful candidate to become a competent and effective OPD nurse.

You will be based at Princess Royal Hospital, although staff are required to be flexible and adaptable, as occasionally you may be asked to work a shift at another BSUH OPD site such as Lewes, Brighton or Hove.

Working variable days, Monday to Friday between 8 - 6pm, 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.,

• To deliver safe, competent, and compassionate care to all patients attending clinic, and also extending this compassionate care to family and carers.


• To work effectively unsupervised, and be a collaborative team player.


• To deputise in the absence of senior staff to ensure continuity of care for patients attending the Outpatient Department.


• To run and support a variety of medical, surgical and nurse-led clinics.


• To assess patients holistically, and refer or delegate appropriately to multi-disciplinary teams, as required.


• Assist the Nurse Manager and team in meeting divisional goals and speciality targets.


• Be forward thinking, well organised with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change


• Plan and deliver care and investigations to patients using existing or acquired skills such OPD specific Ophthalmology skills, Fibro scanning, urinalysis & wound care dressings.
  
  You will need excellent communication and time management skills, and be a highly motivated individual, who possesses the relevant knowledge and skills required to deliver evidence based high quality care to our patients.
  
  At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 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 - 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.