Job summary
- Main area
- Abdominal Surgery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7288501-JUN25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Junior Sister / Charge Nurse
Band 6
About our Trust
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.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.
Job overview
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the professional evidence based nursing care delivered to patients. Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate care is received by the patients and their families / carers whilst on the ward. 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. To support the ward manager in providing effective clinical leadership that ensures patient safety at all times together with high quality patient care. Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor Staff Nurses, student nurses and Health Care Assistants. The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills.
Main duties of the job
· To support the ward manager in providing effective clinical leadership that ensures patient safety at all times together with high quality patient care.
· To assist the ward Manager in the effective management of prevention and control of infection within the ward area.
· You will be able to communicate effectively both within the department and to external partners.
· To manage a small team of nurses and be responsible for mentoring and assessing their skills and be responsible for their annual appraisals.
· To manage to work within allocated resources and assist in the management of the budget.
· To act as role model and expert practitioner.
· To undertake delegated responsibility in the absence of the ward manager.
· To manage the day to day activity with the ward to allow flow through the ward in a timely manner to reduce the LOS and ensure that quality of care is maintained throughout the 24 hour period
· Participates in ensuring effective multidisaplinary communication links within the digestive diseases ward and department and in areas within the trust.
· To communicate and discuss with senior members of staff @ awaydays and meetings.
· To adhere to NMC guidelines on documentation accountability and responsibility for record keeping.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Responsible for effective shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated and identifies and challenges any unprofessional or subjective comments made about patients.
· Participates in ward rounds showing knowledge of the up to date situation and condition of the patients, with the ability to be able to present this concisely in an appropriate manner encouraging one stop ward rounds.
· Responsible for the discharge of patients from the ward and to manage complex patient case conferences which may involve end of life care.
· Support families and carers to understand complicated medical conditions.
· Recognize poor standards of care amongst the MDT and be able to highlight these to the appropriate personnel at an appropriate time.
· To maintain correct standards of uniform and personal appearance, as indicated in the Dress Code & Uniform Policy.
· Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed.
· Take an active role in the management of risks, in line with Trust and Directorate policy
· Ensure your role has a positive influence on key performance indicators.
· Seek consistently to improve nursing practice in line with evidence, recent best practice innovations and new developments.
· Proactively manage ward level complaints and report to senior staff so that they can be dealt with according to Trust Policy.
· Maintain flexibility with staff rosters in order to provide cover with the optimum skill mix, making best use of available resources.
· Deal with patient/relative complaints proactively.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Acute surgical experience is essential
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- mentorship qualification
- Care of the acutely Ill adult course
Desirable criteria
- pain management
Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- care of the acutely ill module
Skills
Essential criteria
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of Band 6 role Understanding of Accountability and Responsibilities
- Ability to use initiative Ability to calculate complex drug dosage IV Drug Administration, Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Excellent management, leadership and organisational skills
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviour
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of training and awareness in equality and diversity
- Advanced computer skills. Knowledge and experience of NHS IT systems/applications
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Francis
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 696955 67224
- Additional information
Sam Harden
Matron
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