Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our dedicated Gynaecology team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. This is a part-time, fixed-term post for 11 months with internal rotation between days and nights and weekends.
This role provides care for patients admitted for elective Gynae-Oncology procedures as well as those presenting with acute gynaecological emergencies. You will support patients throughout their surgical journey, delivering safe, evidence-based care and promoting a positive patient experience. The ward includes an Early Pregnancy Unit, a Gynaecology Assessment Unit, and a pre-op assessment unit, requiring empathetic, patient-centred care in often sensitive situations.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
Main duties of the job
* Provide high quality, compassionate nursing care to women admitted to the Gynaecology Ward for elective surgical procedures and emergency presentations. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans, ensuring safe and evidence-based practice.
* Support management of patients undergoing elective gynaecology surgery, including pre-operative preparation, post-operative care, pain management, and discharge planning.
* Deliver timely and appropriate care to patients attending with acute gynaecological conditions, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe clinical decision making.
* Collaborate with the wider team—medical staff, specialist nurses, healthcare assistants and allied health professionals—to provide seamless patient care and maintain excellent communication.
About us
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. 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.
Job responsibilities
* Clinical Care — Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients on the Gynaecology Ward, including pre- and postoperative care, post-anaesthetic monitoring, and management of acute gynaecological conditions.
* Assessment & Planning — Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans, ensuring care is delivered to a high professional standard.
* Clinical Judgement — Recognise, escalate and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition, using clinical judgement and Trust protocols.
* Pre- and Post-Operative Support — Support patients undergoing elective surgery, assisting in pre-operative assessment, preparation, and discharge planning.
* Emergency Care — Deliver compassionate care to women presenting with emergency gynaecological problems such as miscarriage, pelvic pain, and early pregnancy complications.
* Advocacy — Act as a patient advocate during episodes of vulnerable or sensitive care.
* Communication & Teamwork — Work collaboratively with medical staff, specialist nurses, HCAs, and allied professionals to ensure joined-up, safe patient care.
* Communication — Provide clear, sensitive communication to patients and relatives, including health education and discharge advice.
* Teamwork — Contribute to effective handovers, ward rounds, MDT meetings, and escalation processes.
* Culture — Support a positive, inclusive team culture that aligns with Trust values.
Person Specification
Experience
* NMC Registered
* Minimum 6 months experience in an acute NHS setting
* Practice Assessor
* Pain management experience (Epidurals / PCAs)
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of continuing professional development to improve understanding of equality issues.
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 to submit a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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