The closing date is 08 April 2026
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our dedicatedGynaecology team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, this post is full time but part time hours may be considered. It is a fixed term post for 12 months.The post requires internal rotation between days and nights and weekends.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse with a passion for women’s health to provide high-quality nursing care to patients admitted for elective Gynae-Oncology procedures as well as those presenting with acutegynaecologicalemergencies. You will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, delivering safe, evidence-basedcare,and promoting a positive patient experience.
Within the ward there is alsoanEarly Pregnancy Unit,GynaecologyAssessmentUnit,andpre-opassessment unit, which will requireempathetic, patient-centredcare in often sensitive situations.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Provide safe, evidencebased nursing care to patients on theGynaecologyWard, including pre and postoperative care, postanaestheticmonitoring, and management of acutegynaecologicalconditions.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluateindividualisedcare plans, ensuring all care is delivered to a high professional standard.
- Recognise,escalateand respond appropriately to changes in patient condition, using clinical judgement and Trust protocols.
- Support patients undergoing elective surgery,assistingin pre-operative assessment, preparation, and discharge planning.
- Deliver compassionate care to women presenting with emergencygynaecologicalproblems such as miscarriage, pelvic pain, and early pregnancy complications.
- 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 joinedup, safe patient care.
- Provide clear, sensitive communication to patients and relatives, including health education and discharge advice.
- Contribute to effective handovers, ward rounds, MDT meetings, and escalation processes.
- Support a positive, inclusive team culture that aligns with Trust values.
Professional Standards
- Maintainaccurateandtimelydocumentation in line with Trust policy and NMC guidelines.
- Adhere to all clinical governance, safeguarding, infectioncontrol,and risk management requirements.
- Participate in incident reporting, audits, and service improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
- Uphold confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
Education & Development
- Engage in continuous professional development and mandatory training tomaintainand enhance clinical skills withingynaecology.
- Participate in training related tosupport, early pregnancy care, and other relevant competencies.
- Support the orientation,mentorship,and supervision of student nurses, new starters, and less experienced colleagues.
- Take part in reflective practice and contribute to a learningpositive environment.
Leadership & Service Contribution
- Contribute to the smooth daytoday running of the ward,prioritisingworkload safely and effectively.
- Participate in Trust and departmental quality initiatives, helping to improve patient experience and service delivery.
- Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and respect within both clinical areas.
Person Specification
NMC Registered
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Minimum 6 months experience in an acute NHS Setting
Desirable
- Gynaecology Experience
- Practice Assessor
- Pain Management Experience (Epidurals / PCA)
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities 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 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).