Respiratory SDEC Senior Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 6 Nurse to work on the new Respiratory SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) which operates adjacent to C9's Acute Respiratory Unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. C9 is one of the new wards in the Louisa Martindale Building which offers state of the art facilities and fantastic views.

The role will involve helping the team develop pathways and processes for the new SDEC as well as working clinically in the area supporting the Clinicians and Respiratory Nurse Specialists. The SDEC will include admission avoidance, early supported discharges and ambulatory assessment/procedures.

The new Respiratory SDEC opened its doors in October 2023 and currently operates Monday to Friday 0800-1800, however, start and finish times may change as the service progresses.

Although the ward and SDEC are separate areas, there may be a requirement to provide support for the ward in exceptional circumstances.

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.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills and will ensure that patients and relatives are kept informed and that flow is supported in regard to admissions, transfers and discharges to multiple destinations, often liaising with external teams/facilities. They will work alongside the medical team and Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure the smooth operating of the SDEC and provide excellent care to patients using the service.

The successful candidate will support a collaborative, open and honest communication style across all groups of people whether that be staff, patients, relatives or visiting teams.

The successful candidate will work alongside staff as a role model and mentor. With exemplary leadership skills and adherence to Trust values, the successful candidate will ensure that the ward actively participates in continuous improvement and education both professionally and personally.

The successful candidate will champion Trust policies and protocols. They will engage in clinical audits to ensure safe practice within the ward environment.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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.

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.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.