• Job Description

  Req#: C9279-25-0883?language=en&page=184&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC/ACPC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification/ODP qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

  The Level 5 Operating Theatres situated at The Royal Sussex County Hospital is seeking highly motivated individuals to help support the delivery of Major Elective, Trauma, Emergency Surgery and 24hour Obstetric cover, in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery ward.

  We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses/ODP's to join our dynamic and skilled team dedicated to the provision of high standards of care and attention within the Recovery area. Previous Recovery experience, acute surgery, HDU/ITU experience is desirable.

  As recovery nurses/ODP you will be supported through an internal staff training programme which will cover all aspects of recovery care within the Department. The Trust is linked with Brighton University, which together with the Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Staff Development provides access to courses and makes personal development easier.

  As part of a busy departmental team you can expect to maintain your skills within a range of specialities since the department provides 24-hour emergency cover.

  For further information, contact Leigh Pullar Team Leader, at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on 01273 696955 Ext 67408

  Main duties of the job

  Post Anaesthetic Nursing Care following major surgery, acute emergencies, acute trauma and obstetrics.

  This is a busy Post Anaesthetic Care Unit offering a wide variety of acute nursing care. There is an in-house training program, Foundation and Advanced, to equip you with skills and knowledge through sets of competencies to work towards excellence in patient care.

  About us

  Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

  At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK'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 our Patient 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 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.

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  13 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  279-7122298-MAY25

  Job locations

  Royal Sussex County Hospital

  Eastern Road

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • You will provide direct care for complex level one (e.g. immediate post-operative patients) and level two patients, (e.g. High Dependency and major surgery). You will be required to support the anaesthetist in the advent of a level three patient (e.g. ventilated / intensive care patients).
  • You will identify and promote evidence based clinical practice, ensuring patient centred care and best practice is delivered, whilst working within the trusts policies, guidelines, standards and NMC Code of Conduct.
  • You will emulate the trusts values and behaviours, role modelling to staff, patients and wider teams supporting change in the division.

  Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • You will provide direct care for complex level one (e.g. immediate post-operative patients) and level two patients, (e.g. High Dependency and major surgery). You will be required to support the anaesthetist in the advent of a level three patient (e.g. ventilated / intensive care patients).
  • You will identify and promote evidence based clinical practice, ensuring patient centred care and best practice is delivered, whilst working within the trusts policies, guidelines, standards and NMC Code of Conduct.
  • You will emulate the trusts values and behaviours, role modelling to staff, patients and wider teams supporting change in the division.

  Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

  Person Specification

  registration

  Essential

  • RN NMC / HCPC ODP registration

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Surgical ward experience
  • Post operative care unit experience
  • Critical care experience

  Person Specification

  registration

  Essential

  • RN NMC / HCPC ODP registration

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Surgical ward experience
  • Post operative care unit experience
  • Critical care experience

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Royal Sussex County Hospital

  Eastern Road

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Royal Sussex County Hospital

  Eastern Road

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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