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Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Site: St Richards Hospital
Town: Chichester
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59
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 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, 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.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Medicine for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse to help support nurses on Bosham Ward. The role requires an excellent, credible, clinical role model, to support the ward leader and staff within the ward. We are looking for someone that can inspire and motivate new and existing staff in delivering compassionate care that ensures patient safety and dignity is carried out to a high standard.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should be dynamic, passionate and able to help develop the ward and the nurses. The individual will possess initiative, willing to learn, deputise for the ward manager when required, take charge and assist with day to day management. As the Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse you will be responsible for assisting with the budget management of the ward, staff performance and appraisal.
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, person-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 practice 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.
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
Person specification
* Professional Registration
* Experience of taking charge
* Understanding of skill mix and rosters
* Demonstrate leadership and motivating staff
* Understanding of audits / finance
* Understanding of some HR processes
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants
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 those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net
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.
Contact Information:
Name: Peter Hall
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: peter.hall6@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01243 788122
If you would like to arrange an informal visit to the ward please contact Peter Ward Manager on Ext: 31990.
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