Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Emergency Department Paediatric

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

Band 6 Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department.

Are you a dynamic, motivated and flexible nurse, with relevant ED experience and qualifications?

Are you looking for the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally and someone who enjoys nurturing and empowering others to flourish in their role?

The Emergency Department at St Richards Hospital, Chichester are looking for Band 6 Paediatric Senior Nurses who are as passionate about delivering quality patient care as we are and who want to make a difference to patients and their families at a time they are most in need.

We are looking for kind and caring, dynamic nurses with excellent communication and organisational skills, who are able to motivate, supportand inspire others and be proactive in their role.

We receive a wide variety of Emergency patients, including Trauma, Medical/Surgical, Gynaecology, Maternity and Paediatrics. We have a developing Urgent Treatment Centre run by our Emergency Nurse Practitioner Team who work closely with staff to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills in minor injury management and treatment.

We are a very supportive and encouraging department with close links to Brighton University and are supported by our dedicated Practice Development Team.

Main duties of the job

To support the Paediatric Lead to manage a team of nurses ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care and take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area. Take a lead for a specific area of professional practice as delegated by the Paediatric Lead and deputise in there absence.

To provide a high standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care as required within the Paediatric Emergency Department. To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with children and their family/carers, the MDT, other departments within the trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.

In order to deliver the above, you will require an excellent understanding and knowledge of children's health needs including substantial ED experience and post qualification experience. You will take responsibility for the paediatric department within the Emergency Department both during the day and a night and will be supported by other staff as patient safety demand dictates.

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 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.

Date posted

29 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-5935765-JAN24

Job locations

St Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based on evidence based practice.
To demonstrate excellence in ED Nursing skills and to be a source of knowledge for other junior staff.
Undertake and document a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment and triage or the physical and social needs of the patient.
Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care
Influence and monitor standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines
Leads a paediatric team through the shift
Promote good working relationships with the nursing teams, providing appropriate advice and support.
To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Emergency Department
Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques
Deputise for the Paediatric Lead Nurse in there absence.
Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior nursing staff
Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.

-- Please see the Job Description & Person Specs for more info --

For more information, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Liz Hayward, Emergency Department Matron on 01243 788122 ext 32914 or the Nurse in Charge on 01243 788122 ext 33410

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based on evidence based practice.
To demonstrate excellence in ED Nursing skills and to be a source of knowledge for other junior staff.
Undertake and document a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment and triage or the physical and social needs of the patient.
Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care
Influence and monitor standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines
Leads a paediatric team through the shift
Promote good working relationships with the nursing teams, providing appropriate advice and support.
To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Emergency Department
Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques
Deputise for the Paediatric Lead Nurse in there absence.
Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior nursing staff
Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.

-- Please see the Job Description & Person Specs for more info --

For more information, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Liz Hayward, Emergency Department Matron on 01243 788122 ext 32914 or the Nurse in Charge on 01243 788122 ext 33410

Person Specification

NMC

Essential

Valid NMC
Extensive post registration experience. Must have experience relevant to A&E
Mentorship
Cannulation and Venepuncture

Desirable

Advanced Life support provider
Evidence of Leadership Qualification
ECA competencies
Mental health qualification

Staff management

Essential

Appraisals
Sickness Absence management

Desirable

Roster management
Courageous conversations
Human Factors training

Person Specification

NMC

Essential

Valid NMC
Extensive post registration experience. Must have experience relevant to A&E
Mentorship
Cannulation and Venepuncture

Desirable

Advanced Life support provider
Evidence of Leadership Qualification
ECA competencies
Mental health qualification

Staff management

Essential

Appraisals
Sickness Absence management

Desirable

Roster management
Courageous conversations
Human Factors training

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.