We are pleased to offer an exciting position for a
Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our
Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and Medical Day Case Unit (MDCU) at
Princess Royal Hospital.
SDEC and MDCU provide
rapid assessment, treatment and same-day care for patients who would otherwise require hospital admission. The service plays a key role in improving patient flow, avoiding unnecessary admissions and delivering timely, high-quality care in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
This role is ideal for nurses wishing to
develop acute assessment skills, clinical decision-making and confidence, while working closely with a multidisciplinary team including acute medicine and urology clinicians, emergency care colleagues and specialist nurses.
What We Offer
- A dynamic learning environment with exposure to a wide range of acute presentations
- Strong clinical support and supervision, including opportunities to take charge under guidance
- Experience of same-day pathways, patient flow and service improvement
- A welcoming team committed to compassionate, inclusive and respectful care
About You
You will be a
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, motivated to learn, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a busy clinical setting. Previous acute or emergency care experience is desirable but not essential.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.
- Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within SDEC and MDCU
- Undertake rapid assessment, monitoring and evaluation of patients with acute medical needs
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support same-day pathways and patient flow
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues, including providing sensitive information
- Support safe admissions, transfers and discharges, liaising with ED, wards and site teams as required
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and electronic patient records
- Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of senior staff, with appropriate support
- Contribute to service improvement, risk management and maintaining a safe care environment
- Support learners and promote a positive learning culture within the unit
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
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nelson Pires Sousa Job title: Unit Manager Email address: nelson.piressousa@nhs.net Telephone number: 01444 441881
Extension 68557
