LOVE THE WORKLOVE THE NEW LIFEWORKING FOR – AND LIVING IN – WEST SUSSEX

WORTHING - CHICHESTER - SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

WE CARE“Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust has a vision for the future that puts the patient at the heart of everything we do and is guided by the principles and values about which we care deeply.”Marianne Griffi ths, Chief Executive

ABOUT US■ Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust was

established in 2009.■ We serve communities around the borders of

Hampshire in the West & Brighton and Hove in the East.■ We provide acute healthcare services from three

hospitals: Worthing, St. Richard’s in Chichester and Southlands in Shoreham-by-Sea.

SOME GREATTHINGS WE DO■ See around 135,000 people in our two A&E departments■ Treat around 118,000 inpatients and day cases■ Hold 473,000 outpatient appointments ■ Deliver more than 5,500 babies■ Receive 4,500 letters of support from patients■ Dispensed 765,000 medicines

OUR VISIONWE CARE...about our patientsTreating everyone with kindness and respect…about qualityGiving our patients the best possible care…about safetyKeeping our patients as safe as we possibly…about the futureBuilding a sustainable organisation that thrives within a strong local health economy

…about serving local peopleGiving West Sussex residents a

comprehensive local service they can rely on…about improvement

Always seeking to make our services better…about being stronger together

Working across the Trust and with others to support patients at every stage of their care

OUR VISIONWE CARE

CAREER PROGRESSION■ Facilitated one • year preceptorship programme for newly

qualifi ed nurses■ Opportunities for continuing professional development through

university programmes, in house study and conferences■ All staff are encouraged to reach their full potential through

appraisals and personal development plans

CAREER PROGRESSION■ The trust believes in practice development

and changes are generated from the front line rather than ‘top-down’

■ Opportunities are available to those who wish to progress into management or specialist nursing roles

OUR HOSPITALSGREAT PLACES TO WORK

WORTHING■ Traditional seaside town■ Original pier and arcade.

■ Beautiful art deco buildings and Georgian homes.

■ Many restaurants, cafes and unique shops close to the hospital and city centre.

■ Only 12 miles from the nightlife and culture of Brighton.

WORTHING

WORTHING

WORTHING

CHICHESTER■ Cathedral city with unique

shops and restaurants■ Wonderful waterside walks■ Close to the Downs – a beautiful

new national park■ Near the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth

CHICHESTER

CHICHESTER

CHICHESTER

SOUTHLANDS,SHOREHAM-BY-SEA■ Beautiful historic seaside town■ Only 6 miles from the shopping

and nightlife of Brighton■ Regular festivals throughout the year■ Great beach

SOUTHLANDS,SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

SOUTHLANDS,SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

SOUTHLANDS,SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

SO MUCHTO SEE AND DO

SOAK UP THEHISTORY

■ Arundel and its historic castle: full of quaint shops, restaurants and cafes.

■ The historic Arundel castle built in 1068 is only a short distance from all three sites and is well worth a visit.

■ Arundel itself is full of quaint shops, restaurants and cafes that are perfect for a quiet and relaxing day out.

WE DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE

■ Brighton and Bognor Regis and the beautiful village of Bosham are close by.

THE SOUTH DOWNS■ The South Downs is Britain’s newest

national park.■ Enjoy the coast with beautiful views of

the great British countryside, white chalk cliffs and the English Channel.

LOVE THE WORK.LIVE THE LIFE.

West Sussex offers:■ The opportunity to work in hospitals

dedicated to providing world-class care - where people come fi rst

■ Great working environment with real career potential

■ The chance to live in some of England’s most famous and beautiful towns.

■ A fantastic social life!

INTERESTED?To fi nd out more about working for us, please visit the NHS Jobs website http://jobs.westernsussexhospitals.nhs.uk/