University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Critical Care Band 5 Nurse
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Exciting Opportunity in Critical Care Team, Brighton
We have an exciting opportunity to join the critical care team in Brighton. The intensive care unit is based in the new part of the hospital and has excellent facilities for staff and patients. We are a very busy unit and you will gain experience in trauma, neuro surgery, cardiac, and general intensive care. We currently have 31 beds open within a 55 bedded unit, so there is room for expansion.
Our sister hospital in Haywards Heath has a smaller unit and there will be times when you will be rotated to this site.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who has more than a year of acute experience to join our friendly and diverse team.
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.
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About the Role
You will be part of the critical care team and will be looking after critically unwell patients. The unit is a tertiary trauma centre and patients from around the region are moved to Brighton for specialist treatment.
Your role will involve becoming proficient in critical care nursing and you will be expected to study outside of work in order to achieve your competencies within the national framework.
We will support this professional development with a number of in-house study days, a neuro and trauma course, the university-based critical care course, and a number of 1:1 coaching shifts with a practice educator.
You will be expected to adhere to our local guidelines and policies and join in with the unit safety and governance.
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About UHSussex
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 Information Pack
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For Further Details / Informal Visits
Contact:
- Name: Lucy Pitt
- Job title: Matron
- Email address: Lucy.Pitt4@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07341884379
Please contact Lucy, Matron for critical care or Julie Francis Practice Educator for critical care on Julie.Francis7@nhs.net
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