Job summary Beacon ward are looking for an experience nurse to cover maternity leave for 1 year. Please note that this role is a secondment opportunity. Before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current line manager. Secondments can't be agreed without your current manager's approval. If you are unable to gain your managers approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position. We are a busy 38 bedded unit specialising in endocrine and vascular patients. Applicant needs to have at least 2 years experience at band 6 in an acute medical area. We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses. Main duties of the job Working clinically within the ward area as well as staff management, maintaining standards of care, answering PALS /complaints and managing staff sickness and other HR issues. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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. Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/ Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 279-6899620-JAN25 Job locations Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH Job description Job responsibilities To have continuing 24 hour responsibility for the effective management of the area. 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. The ward sister is responsible for the budget management of the ward, staff performance and appraisal. To manage an appropriate patient workload across the service, providing expert support and advice. Developing the teams and ensuring a seamless service for patients working closely with the ward sister. Job description Job responsibilities To have continuing 24 hour responsibility for the effective management of the area. 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. The ward sister is responsible for the budget management of the ward, staff performance and appraisal. To manage an appropriate patient workload across the service, providing expert support and advice. Developing the teams and ensuring a seamless service for patients working closely with the ward sister. Person Specification Essential Essential 2 years experience as band 6 in acute medicine Desirable Educated to masters level Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Person Specification Essential Essential 2 years experience as band 6 in acute medicine Desirable Educated to masters level Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)