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Exciting Opportunities And Developments For Trained Registered Nurses with an interest in Respiratory Nursing

Byworth is a 20 bedded medical respiratory ward admitting general medical patients, primarily with a variety of acute and chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD, Asthma, TB, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, which may require basic respiratory support. Advanced treatments offered on Byworth include non-invasive ventilation, chest drains and Optiflow.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A full development plan has been designed to help any successful candidate to gain the knowledge, skills and experience to work in this specialist area.
• A variety of experiential learning will be offered including working with the outreach team, a visit to the Lane Fox unit at St Thomas’ Hospital, London, and working with a respiratory specialist nurse. As part of the development role within the 18 month programme there may be an opportunity for secondment to work on critical care. This would help consolidate learning from the ward and support further development when returning to the respiratory ward.
• The opportunity will be given to attend the respiratory and mentorship module at Brighton University. This will then open up the prospects to apply for promotion within the respiratory ward.

We want to hire talent: if this is you, join us today!

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.

Provide high quality evidence based clinical care to 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.

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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 ourwellbeing programmefor 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.

Build a career with us: 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.

Clinical
1. Is responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care and assists in the interpretation of data relevant to the patient’s condition and progress
2. Assists in the identification of patient problems and needs with the patient, their carers, senior nursing staff and other staff as appropriate
3. Identifies the priorities of care for patients
4. Identifies realistic goals for patients in care plans
5. Gives skilled care to patients and provides support to their carers
6. Administers drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines and the Trust’s Guidelines for the Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines
7. Changes care plans and goals according to evaluation and discussion with the multidisciplinary team
8. Demonstrates an understanding and skill in the care and management of the critically ill patient
9. Works closely with all members of the care team to ensure the needs of the critically ill patient are met
10. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of CVP lines and the administration of IV Therapy in accordance with Trust Policy.
11. Participate in the smooth and effective discharge planning for patients
12. maintains accurate documentation to facilitate the continuity of care for patients transferred to other areas
13. Ensures that discharge review documentation is completed and reimbursement material is communicated to relevant body in timely fashion
14. Liase with nursing and clerical staff to enable efficient administration of ward work

Professional
1. Demonstrate a professional approach to work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
2. To have knowledge of and adhere to ward and Trust policy and professional standards.
3. To maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity surrounding the patient/client’s admission and treatment at all times
4. Ensure that documentation is complete and up to date, in line with NMC and Trust guidelines
5. To meet PREP requirements. To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments
6. Ensure that mandatory and statutory training needs are met.
7. Participates in Clinical Supervision.