Job summary We are looking to recruit an inspiring and motivated individual as a Ward Manager for Uckfield Intermediate Care Unit. If you would relish the opportunity to lead and develop the Multidisciplinary Team, aspire to provide excellent rehabilitation and recovery care within an inpatient Intermediate care setting that supports patients to have a positive experience and return to their chosen place of residence, we would love to hear from you. In return we can offer you: Flexible working patterns Supportive learning environment Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development, including mentorship and physical assessment modules Commitment to and support for your health and wellbeing NHS Pension Scheme NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes Main duties of the job As a Ward Manager, the post holder will be responsible for general management of the ward and safe delivery of patient care including the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, setting of standards and the supervision and deployment of staff. As an active part of the care team, the post holder is expected to provide direct patient care when necessary. It is essential that they can use initiative and work without direct supervision. They will deputise for the Locality Matron and ensure that appropriate staffing and levels of service are maintained, taking management responsibility for the ward as a whole on a shift by shift basis. The post involves teaching pre and post registration students and NVQ candidates as well as some ongoing responsibility for project management. This post involves shift working covering unsocial hours, weekends and some bank holidays as well as internal rotation onto nights. About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us? Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options Excellent training and development opportunities Research opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT and Religion and Belief staff networks Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 150-OM1307-EAS Job locations Uckfield Intermediate Care Unit Framfield Road Uckfield TN22 5AW Job description Job responsibilities For full details please see the attached job description. If you are committed to providing care in a compassionate and safe environment then working at Brighton and Hove ICU will be an opportunity for you to use your existing skills, gain new ones and be part of a great team. Job description Job responsibilities For full details please see the attached job description. If you are committed to providing care in a compassionate and safe environment then working at Brighton and Hove ICU will be an opportunity for you to use your existing skills, gain new ones and be part of a great team. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 Evidence of continuing professional development to underpin clinical reasoning skills and ability to undertake assessment, analysis and treatment Desirable Relelvant post graduate modules/qualfication in physical assessment Relevant post graduate modules/qualification in palliative care Experience Essential Minimum 3 -5 years in a senior role Experience of multi-professional and cross organisational work Experience of performance management Experience of Project/service development Experience working in a community hospital setting Experience of Human Resource management including recruitment and retention Key skills/Knowledge Essential Commitment to continuing professional development Evidence of innovative practice and research Ability to demonstrate leadership skills Effective Communication Skills Effective Presentation Skills Ability to maintain knowledge of relevant NHS legislation & policies Computer skills Other requirements Essential Car or Moped driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 Evidence of continuing professional development to underpin clinical reasoning skills and ability to undertake assessment, analysis and treatment Desirable Relelvant post graduate modules/qualfication in physical assessment Relevant post graduate modules/qualification in palliative care Experience Essential Minimum 3 -5 years in a senior role Experience of multi-professional and cross organisational work Experience of performance management Experience of Project/service development Experience working in a community hospital setting Experience of Human Resource management including recruitment and retention Key skills/Knowledge Essential Commitment to continuing professional development Evidence of innovative practice and research Ability to demonstrate leadership skills Effective Communication Skills Effective Presentation Skills Ability to maintain knowledge of relevant NHS legislation & policies Computer skills Other requirements Essential Car or Moped driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Uckfield Intermediate Care Unit Framfield Road Uckfield TN22 5AW Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)