Main area Gastroenterology Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Part Time hours also considered) Job ref 279-7015454-MAR25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/04/2025 23:59
Junior 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. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
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, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance.
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 look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Junior sister/Charge Nurse to become an integral part of a team who are developing the service to deliver outstanding care and treatment to people with gastroenterological conditions who are acutely unwell at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
As part of the development of Level 9a East, we are looking for a skilled, dynamic Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse who will provide excellent care to our patients, strong leadership and work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team.
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
Level 9A East is a 35 bedded Gastroenterology unit which specialises in the care and treatment of patients with gastroenterological conditions, including; Alcoholic and non-alcoholic liver disease, peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel disease, gastrointestinal bleeds, and Acute on chronic pancreatitis. The successful candidate will work closely with the MDT, including; Doctors, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Physio/OT, specialist nurses etc.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, flexible, energetic Sister/ Charge Nurse with a ‘can do’ approach with high expectations for delivering and organizing safe, high-quality person-centred care and assist the Manager in delivering the trust Vision for gastroenterology. You will have a proactive and positive approach with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills to work with our fantastic multidisciplinary team.
Person specification
Professional Registration
* Registered General Nurse / Registered General Nurse Nursing and Midwifery Council
Experience / Qualifications
* Evidence of professional development
* Post graduate experience in an acute clinical setting
* ECDL (IT computer course)
Skills
* Excellent management, leadership and organisational skills
* Ability to delegate and prioritise
* Basic IT experience
* Manage the acutely ill patient and the confidence to manage these situations in the ward areas
* Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate
* Ability to develop a problem-solving approach
* Commitment to high-quality patient care
* Excellent written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent telephone manner
* Excellent interpersonal skills with all the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives
* Able to impart bad news sensitively
* Ability to deal with challenging behaviour
* Ability to act as a resource
* Maintains accurate written records
* Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised and evidence-based nursing care demonstrating care and compassion
* Ability to demonstrate a problem-solving approach
* Demonstrates contribution to audit, benchmarking or research through link nurse role
* Able to comprehend and act upon complex information for the ongoing benefit of the patient
* Critical analysis skills and able to make quick judgements in response to changing clinical situations (i.e. cardiac arrest)
* Ability to Hold AAR effectively and identify clear learning points to disseminate to your colleagues
* Able to prioritise tasks and clinical care
* Ability to support the maintenance of an environment conducive to the delivery of excellent care
* Training in manual handling of loads
* Training in use of mechanical hoists and other moving and handling equipment
* Phlebotomy & Cannulation skills
* Advanced nursing skills, defibrillation, intravenous drug administration
People Management and Development
* Able to delegate where appropriate
* Ability to co-ordinate the work of the multidisciplinary team
* Ability to act as a mentor
* Interviewing skills
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
Name: Joel Chamberlin Job title: Ward Manager Email address: joel.chamberlin@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273696955
Please contact Joel Chamberlin (joel.chamberlin@nhs.net, 01273696955 x 62277) for more information about the role.
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