University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Matron - Emergency Department (secondment)

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed individual to join our ED Team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on a 22 month Secondment.

We are currently in the early phasing stage of an exciting Acute floor rebuild and we are looking for an individual who embraces change to join our team and support transforming the way in which we deliver healthcare in the Emergency, Acute, Urgent Care and Ambulatory Departments to align with our vision as an organisation of delivering excellent healthcare.

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader to join our management team on the acute floor to shape the service and the team to enable them to be fit for the future as we move through the redevelopment phases of the ED and acute floor. The individual will be involved in both daily operational leadership alongside quality improvement and departmental strategy.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust/within 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.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work alongside a second Matron and will support an experienced team of Band 7 senior nurses in providing leadership across the ED Department to support the delivery of high-quality patient experience, care safety and regulatory compliance for the Royal Sussex County Hospital

We are looking for someone with operational and managerial leadership within the Emergency and Acute specialties and who has a clear focus on the development and sustainability of services from a safety, finance, quality, outcomes, and experience perspective. You will have a clear vision and passion for service change, delivery, and transformation.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK'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.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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 programmefor 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.

Build a career with us: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.

Details

Date posted

22 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-5555578-AUG23-A

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

By inspiring a culture of high performance in the team, you will ensure the provision of sustained high-quality services and standards as well as the day-to-day management and operational responsibilities.

You will need to be a strong communicator to deliver change in an engaging way and articulate our vision of becoming an outstanding ED, delivering excellent healthcare in our department for a truly transformed future state to challenge the traditional systems and ways of thinking.

Job description

Job responsibilities

By inspiring a culture of high performance in the team, you will ensure the provision of sustained high-quality services and standards as well as the day-to-day management and operational responsibilities.

You will need to be a strong communicator to deliver change in an engaging way and articulate our vision of becoming an outstanding ED, delivering excellent healthcare in our department for a truly transformed future state to challenge the traditional systems and ways of thinking.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters level qualification or equivalent professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to masters level
  • Registered General Nurse

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing professional development at Masters level

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
  • Extensive experience at ward manager level or equivalent managerial role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters level qualification or equivalent professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to masters level
  • Registered General Nurse

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing professional development at Masters level

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
  • Extensive experience at ward manager level or equivalent managerial 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Nursing - Acute Floor RSCH

Craig Marsh

craig.marsh2@nhs.net

01273696955

Details

Date posted

22 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-5555578-AUG23-A

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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