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Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment? Do you have leadership skills and a passion for continuous improvement. If so, we are looking for a Ward Sister/ Charge nurse to lead our team on Wittering Ward at St Richards Hospital Chichester. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with Trauma and Orthopaedic  background who wishes to develop their leadership and management skills.

Wittering Ward is a 27 bedded ward which looks after predominantly Trauma and Orthopaedic patients. 

As the Ward Sister/ Charge nurse, you will have continuous responsibility and leadership for the ward area involving the provision of evidence-based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and the provision of staff development and education.

You will be expected to work clinically as well as have management time and will have continuous accountability, authority, and responsibility for the ward area. Working closely with ward staff, matron, trauma coordinator, orthopaedic  surgeons, and the wider MDT, you will ensure that high standards are maintained and with patient safety being your top priority.

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You must have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team; whilst always being an excellent role model. As a key member of the team and working closely with the matron and practice development nurse, you will have the ability to support, teach and develop junior staff and facilitate the delivery of high standards of patient care on the vascular ward.

The successful applicant should be a team player, empathetic and able to remain calm and composed under pressure. This role also requires reassuring manner and the understanding of the rights, privacy & dignity and safeguarding of all patients.

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At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 - 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.