Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (12 months mat leave cover)
- Hours
- Part time - 23 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6910043-DEC25
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
About our Trust
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.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, nurse with a passion for cardiology to join our committed team on the Acute Cardiac Unit in the Specialist Medicine Division.
ACU is a 27 bedded Cardiac Unit. Should you be successful you will work within a specialised area, providing high quality care to patients with a variety of cardiac conditions including heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, valve disease and endocarditis. Working within this specialty you will be expected to take on extended roles associated with the specialism.
The ward is supported by an enthusiastic and established multidisciplinary team and we are seeking a dynamic and motivated nurse that is an enthusiastic team player. If you think that you have some experience which you consider could be translated to this ward environment, if you are kind and caring and you believe you meet our expectations then please apply, we are a friendly and passionate team who look forward to you joining us.
If you are willing to go the extra mile to make patients feel important and you always ensure that your colleagues are valued and an integral part of the team then we would like you to apply and we look forward to meeting you.
Main duties of the job
- To set and maintain high standards of nursing practice ensuring patients needs are met.
- To work effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
- To participate in ward rounds, ensuring effective methods of communication.
- To contribute to an effective learning environment and participate in own continual professional development
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
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.
Working for our organisation
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 Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) code of conduct.
- To be accountable for own professional practice.
- Be aware of current research.
- Always maintain high level of patient care.
- When required, to liaise and work collaboratively with other specialities to ensure the consistent management of patients.
- Provide individualised education and psychological support to patients and their relatives.
- Determine barriers to client education and/or health behaviour change.
- Ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is maintained when providing nursing care.
- Ensure that any safeguarding risks are escalated appropriately to enable investigation.
- Provide life support to standards set by the UK Resuscitation Council.
- Ensure high standards of patient care and satisfaction. Engage in the Trust Friends and Family Test.
- Provide individualised education and psychological support to patients and their relatives.
- Take initiative and respond calmly to any emergency situations.
- Support discharge planning and patient flow.
- Use advanced skills to assess, develop and evaluate plans of care for patients with cardiology needs.
- Undertake clinical duties and act as an expert practitioner demonstrating specialist knowledge and skills to support patients and their relatives
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- NMC PIN
- Experience working in an acute hospital setting or the ability to utilise pre-registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of working in cardiology
- Experience of working in a Level 2/3 patient care setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Basic Computer Skills Administration of medications and/or treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines and Trust Policy.
- Ability to write clear and succinct reports.
Desirable criteria
- ECG training
- IV administration, venepuncture, cannulation.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Briony Skillen
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 831568
- Additional information
Please contact for any questions or information.
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