Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

The post holder will be a proficient clinical practitioner who will be able to lead, influence and deliver effective care. They will take charge of the ward caring for children and young people with nursing needs. They will have a responsibility for ensuring care is coordinated and resources are used, effectively. Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate patient care is received by the child, young person and their families/ carers whilst on the unit. Excellent, holistic and individualised nursing care will be delivered through assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and National policies, procedures, values and behaviours. Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor student nurses, paediatric Nursery Nurses and Health Care Assistants. The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills which are age appropriate for the child and young person.

Level 9 Medical Ward looks after children and young people with a wide range of medical conditions including oncology, diabetes, respiratory conditions, mental health and cystic fibrosis.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job include the daily running of the ward, supported by the ward manager and clinical educator whilst additionally taking own workload of up to two patients. The post holder will be expected to manage flow within the hospital, discharges and support junior members of the nursing team. Whilst also assisting the ward manager in audits, appraisals and sickness management.

The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital is a dedicated children's hospital located in Brighton overlooking the sea, next to the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The hospital has it's own Children's Emergency Department, HDU, surgical ward and specialist teams.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Level 9 Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Level 9 Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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

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