Job summary
Due to a change in our establishment we are recruiting 3 permanent band 6s to join Beacon Ward.
Beacon ward is a busy 38 bedded Diabetes, endocrine and Vascular ward. We work closely with Brighton Hospital, TVN and Vascular specialist nurses as well as the close MDT. There are 2 consultants, 2 ward managers and 5 deputy sisters / charge nurse who help maintain high standards of care to our patients and support to our junior members of the team. As the Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse you will managing the ward on a daily basis and contributing to staff performance and appraisal.
We are passionate about continuously improving patient care, quality improvements and supporting staff with their development and training. We work closely with practice development and encourage new ideas to enhance patient experience as well as staff's health and wellbeing.
Please note that this position will involve working nights and weekends.
Main duties of the job
- To support the Ward Managers in the effective management of the area. In addition 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 in conjunction with the ward sister.
- To manage an appropriate patient workload across the service, providing expert support and advice, in conjunction with the ward sister.
- Assisting developing the teams and ensuring a seamless service for patients.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, 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 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.
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 our Patient 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 our wellbeing programme for 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
- Act as a role model and assist in 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, personal centred practice.
- Develop, motivate and lead a team by using objectives in line withdepartment, sub speciality and corporate goals in conjunction with the ward managers and in their absence.
- Provide professional leadership with the ward managers within the department ensuring that all staff use evidence based practise 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 participating and helping to arrange monthly team meetings and support 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 and the complaints department with the ward sister 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 attached Job Description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
- Act as a role model and assist in 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, personal centred practice.
- Develop, motivate and lead a team by using objectives in line withdepartment, sub speciality and corporate goals in conjunction with the ward managers and in their absence.
- Provide professional leadership with the ward managers within the department ensuring that all staff use evidence based practise 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 participating and helping to arrange monthly team meetings and support 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 and the complaints department with the ward sister 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 attached Job Description for full details
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Understanding and recent experience of acute hospital environment
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
- Extensive Post Registration experience
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Understanding and recent experience of acute hospital environment
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
- Extensive Post Registration experience
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.
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.
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).
