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Staff Nurse

Employer
Brighton and Sussex University Hospital Trust
Location
Haywards Heath
Salary
24214.0000 - 30112.0000
Closing date
15 Sep 2019

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Sector
Teaching, Higher Education
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent


Main areaSTROKE AND NEUROGradeBand 5ContractPermanentHoursFull\/Part TimeJob ref379-SPEJUN027-19

EmployerBrighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS TrustEmployer typeNHSSitePrincess Royal HospitalTownHaywards HeathSalary£24,214 - £30,112 per annujm pro rataClosing05\/09\/2019 23:59Interview date19\/09\/2019

About our Trust

Our Trust is rated as 'Outstanding for Caring' by the CQC - fundamental to this is the way that we value and respect our staff. At every level, we value the diversity of our colleagues and actively champion an inclusive culture. We believe that everyone without exception should feel free to be their authentic self in the workplace.

We understand that work is only one part of life. We are committed to helping our colleagues achieve the best possible work\/life balance. We proudly offer supportive, inclusive and family friendly employment and flexible working policies. We have a wide range of professional services and employee networks to help our colleagues be at their best - and find support if they need it.

Our Trust is already a Disability Confident employer and we are holding ourselves to account through the Workplace Disability Equality Standard (WDES). Our work on promoting equity and inclusion for our Black, and Minority Ethnic (BME) colleagues continues to be driven by engagement with the WRES (Workforce Race Equality Standard) and the WRES Experts Programme.

In 2019, we committed ourselves to becoming a Stonewall Top 100 LGBTQ+ Employer. We also support the national 'Veteran Aware' scheme and are an ERS Silver accredited Hospital who welcomes applications from all members of the Armed Forces communities.

For our patients, we do everything we can to deliver fair access to all our services. This includes providing interpretative and other services to meet the needs of disabled communities. We're careful to show sensitivity towards ethnic, cultural and religious differences. Our staff uphold these values and so help our care to get better all the time.

About this vacancy

We currently have a vacancy for a staff nurse on Clayton ward at the Princess Royal Hospital. Clayton ward is a neurological ward with 15 beds and PIU( Patient investigation unit) ,this includes a video telemetry room where we investigate patients with possible seizures and epilepsy .In PIU we give continuous infusions of immunoglobulin ( ivig's), Tysabri and other specialised Ms infusions and more , lots of opportunity to learn as when ready and trained you will get the opportunity to work in PIU .We care for patients with neurological problems ,acute and chronic conditions.

We take pride in our work and have to be patient and caring, most of our patients are given long term diagnosis and need our support. We promote team work and looking after each other. In about 18 months we will be moving to RSCH to join neuro and stroke team.

Team members will be expected to participate in team and personal development, working closely with our medical and other healthcare professional colleagues. You will acquire specific neurology skills of which training will be provided by getting the opportunity to do a neuro-module course as per availability of funding. Patient Safety, patient experience and excellent clinical outcomes are fundamental to all we do on Clayton ward. Our philosophy is to look after our patients with skill, kindness and compassion and to provide our staff with a strong team support network in which they can achieve developmental milestones and gain a variety of skills and abilities as per trust values and behaviours. You will be given management opportunities, expected to complete the band 5 competency programme if not already achieved, and will be encouraged to develop and lead on specific areas of interest as described above.

If you are lively, enthusiastic and are keen to develop yourself alongside others and at the same time support a continuous increase in quality of care in this area and you believe you meet our expectations then please apply.

We would like to advise you that this vacancy is linked to the Nursing \/ HCA recruitment day due to be held on19-Sep-2019 in Haywards Heath. If you have applied for more than one vacancy, you may receive duplicate invites, however you will only be interviewed by one of the panels on the day.

Closing Date: 5th September 2019

General information for applicants

Salaries for substantive posts will be offered to successful candidates in alignment with the NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions. All our substantive colleagues will also receive an annual appraisal. For substantive colleagues appointed after 1 April 2019, this guides their progression through the salary steps. Please note this does not apply to Bank only applicants.

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.

We may also use our substantive adverts to build our Bank staff. If you are unsuccessful at interview for a substantive role but meet the BSUH specification for that role you may be offered a bank post. Please note our Bank hourly rates are outlined on a separate payscale.

Applications for Tier 2 sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. Please note our Bank only roles are not eligible for Tier 2 sponsorship. These will be considered alongside all other applications. Under the Residence Labour Market Test, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU\/EEA candidate is available. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Tier 2.

Please apply as early as you're able for this role. Sometimes, we receive exceptional interest, and close adverts earlier than specified. If you are not successful in this application, we may be able to offer you a position through our Bank. Do keep watching our 'Current Vacancies' and apply for the next suitable position.

Further Information

Specific information about this role is in the documents accompanying this advertisement.

For further more information, or help with the application process, please contact the HR Employment Services Team on 01444 448692 \/448616 or by email: [email protected]

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