Surgical Paediatric Staff Nurse

We are looking for a committed, adaptable, hard working Surgical Children’s Nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills.

For an informal discussion or visit please contact Jack Adams, Ward Manager 01273 696955 ext 62555 or email Jack.adams2@nhs.net

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

• Maintain effective communication with carers about routine and daily activities of the children in designated area.
• Negotiate sensitively with children and their carers particularly if there are any barriers to understanding.
• Behave in a consistent manner with children and their carers, multi-disciplinary team and the public.
• Communicate with children in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development and their carers.
• Articulate current status of all children in their care to nurse in charge on each shift, if in charge then to the children’s services bleep holder as required and to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate use of basic IT skills to complete details of admission/discharge of patients.
• Write precise, accurate and timely nursing records.
• Listen actively and respond appropriately to information given.
• Take part in and leads shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated to the team.
• Recognise when own and other’s (staff, children and carers) behaviour is not acceptable and take action to address this effectively.

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 a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jack Adams Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Jack.Adams2@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273 696955

Ext 62555