Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent and secondment post as detailed
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-6307482-JUN24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Are you passionate about your role as a nurse and have a strong drive to provide excellent patient care ? Do you enjoy supporting and developing others ?
Within Acute Frailty at St Richards we have an opportunity for you. We are a dynamic, inclusive supportive teams, within Boxgrove, Selsey and Bosham with a fulltime substantive position for Bosham, Part time substantive position Selsey for 23hours. A full-time six month secondment opportunity for Selsey. A secondment position for Boxgrove for 6 months.
We are currently seeking a caring enthusiastic nurse with a 'can do’ positive approach to fill our Band 6 positions to complement our positive team culture.
Our wards are 27-beds ward which specialises in elderly care, acute frailty and dementia care.
You will need to demonstrate a keen interest in elderly care. Ability to engage with our visitors, loved ones and families, and confidently liaise with our extended MDT is essential.
As a senior nurse you will need to be supportive and resilient in challenging situations. We have an inclusive team culture and value innovative and creative thinking.
You will be responsible for leading the team in the absence of the ward sister, supporting with staff management, audit and ward development projects. You will also support the ward sister in reviewing complaints and governance issues, promoting a positive safety culture.
In return we can offer you development opportunities and external learning opportunities.
Main duties of the job
- To have continuing 24 hour responsibility supporting the ward sister for the effective management of the area and deputising in their absence.
- In addition the post holder will provide nursing leadership within this area, ensuring an effective quality nursing service, with responsibility for standards of nursing care and patient safety.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility.
- Work collaboratively with clinical nursing experts including Heads of Nursing, Clinical Teams, Consultant Nurses, Nurse Specialists and Practice Development Nurses in the development of expert, personal centred practice.
- Be able to develop, motivate and lead a team by using objectives in line with department, sub specialty and corporate goals
- Provide professional leadership within the department alongside the band 7 ensuring that all staff use evidence based practise and adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct
- Be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and innovation.
- Communicate effectively with the department team ensuring that there is a monthly team meeting and ensure robust systems exist so that staff feel informed.
- To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.
- Work with PALS to ensure that areas of concern are addressed effectively.
- Be able to work in a multi-professional environment ensuring most effective use of all members of those professional teams.
- Display strong leadership and positivity to the department team during times of increased pressure on resources, staffing crises, or bed pressures, working with divisional leads to assess risks across the division and how these can be minimised.
Person specification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues .
Experience
Essential criteria
- Nursing Registration
- Extensive experience at Band 5
- Previous experience of managing a team
- High standards of patient care
- Conflict management
- Excellent organisational skills
- Manages well under pressure
- Dementia care, knowledge and experience
- Post registration development
- ILS
Desirable criteria
- IV administration
- Cannulation and venipuncture
- Dementia experience or qualification
- Knowledge of audits
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Reeves or Keeley Head
- Job title
- Matrons
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 788122
- Additional information
For Boxgrove please contact Della Shayne extension 35141
For Selsey please contact Beverley Sorrell extension 35271
For Bosham please contact Peter Hall extension 35811
Michelle Reeves & Keeley Head Matron 01243 788122 Extension 35228. We would welcome an informal visit/conversation
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