The closing date is 24 November 2025
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum
Job summary
Would you like to work with a friendly, proactive and supportive team in an environment where the individualised care you give makes all the difference?
Uckfield Intermediate Care Unit is a 14 bedded ward providing nursing and therapy care to patients who have either had a stay in an acute hospital or may have been unwell at home and need a bit of help to avoid an admission to a big hospital. We aim to get people back on their feet so they can return to their home by ensuring their environment is safe and their abilities are optimized. We also accept patients who require complex discharge planning, palliative and end of life care.
You will need sound, up to date clinical skills, be reliable and have a flexible approach with a proactive leadership style. Whether you are experienced, looking for your first job or looking to return to practice, we will be happy to support and develop you in your career.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly on both day and night shifts.
Uckfield Hospital also has free on-site parking facilities which can be used by staff.
For further information or an informal chat, please contact Gemma Houkes, Ward Manager on 01825 721523 or email gemma.houkes1@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
As a staff nurse on the ward you will play an important part in the patients’ recovery. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to use and develop key skills, providing holistic assessment and patient care. You will be responsible for contributing to care, observing, monitoring and recording patients’ progress whilst communicating and managing effectively any changes in their condition and planning their safe discharge. Liaising with external partners and patients’ families is a very important part of the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- RN qualification
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant student experience
Desirable
- 1 year post registration experience
- Experience in a hospital setting
Key skills/Abilities
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate the application of research based practice
- Knowledge of current local policies informing community health and social care services
- Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
- Basic computer skills or willing to achieve within an agreed period
- A range of clinical competencies
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to reflect and learning from situations
- Clear examples of co-operative team working
- Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding of self awareness
- Evidence of post registration learning and development
Equal Opportunities
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).