Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: .
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (.)
- Job ref
- 279-7176705-MAY25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- per annum pro rata
- Closing
- 27/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Manager Middleton Ward
Band 7
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
To have continuing responsibility for the effective management of Middleton ward at St Richard's Hospital. In addition, the post holder will provide clinical and professional leadership within this unit ensuring an effective, quality service with responsibility for patient safety and standards of care.
Middleton ward is a General Surgical ward at St Richard's Hospital, caring for emergency, elective and bariatric surgical admissions.
Main duties of the job
To maintain a high level of skilled staff on the ward at all times, to supervise junior staff, and to have your own workload as and when required.
To have continuing responsibility for the effective management of Middleton ward. In addition, the post holder will provide clinical and professional leadership within this area ensuring an effective, quality service with responsibility for patient safety and standards of care.
Working for our organisation
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.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills and expertise within the area of work ( elective and emergency surgery, admission/discharge) and within the context of changing health care provision.
- Take the lead in developing/implementing evidence-based practice within the designated clinical area of expertise in conjunction with the Matron. Ensuring a multi professional focus, have the ability to facilitate, initiate, manage and evaluate change in practice to improve quality of care.
- Ensure that a supportive teaching and learning environment is in place.
- Ensure that all staff are working to their required level of clinical and professional competence whilst adhering to their NMC professional code of conduct. Ensuring that all staff are developed to attain competence as highlighted at appraisal.
- Ensure that the quality of patient care is assured by involvement in the implementation and maintenance of Tendable audits.
Infection control audit:
- Ensure that all clinical environments reflect infection control standards of cleanliness, be proactive in response to any issues raised through cleaning audits, infection control audits or patient environment inspections.
- Ensure high levels of patient satisfaction; ensure that any required actions reported back to the Matron.
- Ensure the control and custody of all medications and drugs in accordance with University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policy and statutory regulations.
- Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision within clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity, maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility.
To provide specialist advice within the clinical area and expert advice within the speciality team.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- RGN 1st Level with NMC registration Mentorship/PSPA. Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Leadership Course Recruitment and Selection training
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- In depth knowledge and experience in relevant area Evidence of professional development since qualification Substantial Post Registration experience Significant experience at Band 6 Demonstrable understandings of managing a team including skill mix and support required to junior staff Aware of Health & Safety issues and risk management Experience of undertaking IPR/appraisal
Desirable criteria
- >Substantial Post Registration experience Significant experience at band 6 deputy sister Significant relevant experience in the speciality Experience of recruitment and selection
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven track record of leading a team Motivation and Innovation Ability to participate and implement the development of ward practice.
Desirable criteria
- Broad professional vision People management skills Facilitation skills
People Management and Development
Essential criteria
- Leadership experience – utilising direct and influential leadership skills. Effective leadership skills in own team and multidisciplinary situations. Evidence of line management experience. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Demonstrates personal resilience. Recognises and actively promotes development opportunities in self and others – ensuring equity of access
Desirable criteria
- Influential leadership in the wider context of the department / organisation
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values and behaviours
Freedom to Act
Essential criteria
- Is guided by precedent and clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, procedures or codes of conduct. Work is managed, rather than supervised and results/outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals. Is guided by standard operating procedures (SOPs), good practice, established precedents and understands what results or standards are to be achieved.
Equality and Diversity
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Mustchin
- Job title
- Matron for General Surgery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07919548063
- Additional information
Luke Montecillo Matron at Worthing Hospital [email protected] 07342084394
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