University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Medicine for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse to help support nurses on Bosham Ward. The role requires an excellent, credible, clinical role model, to support the ward leader and staff within the ward. We are looking for someone that can inspire and motivate new and existing staff in delivering compassionate care that ensures patient safety and dignity is carried out to a high standard.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate should be dynamic, passionate and able to help develop the ward and the nurses. The individual will possess initiative, be willing to learn, deputise for the ward manager when required, take charge and assist with day to day management. As the Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse you will be responsible for assisting with the budget management of the ward, staff performance and appraisal.
About us 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'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 responsibilities Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility. Work collaboratively with clinical nursing experts including Heads of Nursing, Clinical Teams, Consultant Nurses, Nurse Specialists and Practice Development Nurses in the development of expert, personal centred practice. Be able to develop, motivate and lead a team by using objectives in line with department, sub specialty and corporate goals. Provide professional leadership within the department alongside the band 7 ensuring that all staff use evidence based practice and adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct. Be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and innovation. Communicate effectively with the department team ensuring that there is a monthly team meeting and ensure robust systems exist so that staff feel informed. To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works. Work with PALS to ensure that areas of concern are addressed effectively. Be able to work in a multi-professional environment ensuring most effective use of all members of those professional teams. Display strong leadership and positivity to the department team during times of increased pressure on resources, staffing crises, or bed pressures, working with divisional leads to assess risks across the division and how these can be minimised.
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Experience of taking charge
Understanding of skill mix and rosters
Demonstrate leadership and motivating staff
Understanding of audits / finance
Understanding of some HR process
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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Main duties of the job The successful candidate should be dynamic, passionate and able to help develop the ward and the nurses. The individual will possess initiative, be willing to learn, deputise for the ward manager when required, take charge and assist with day to day management. As the Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse you will be responsible for assisting with the budget management of the ward, staff performance and appraisal.
About us 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'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 responsibilities Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility. Work collaboratively with clinical nursing experts including Heads of Nursing, Clinical Teams, Consultant Nurses, Nurse Specialists and Practice Development Nurses in the development of expert, personal centred practice. Be able to develop, motivate and lead a team by using objectives in line with department, sub specialty and corporate goals. Provide professional leadership within the department alongside the band 7 ensuring that all staff use evidence based practice and adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct. Be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and innovation. Communicate effectively with the department team ensuring that there is a monthly team meeting and ensure robust systems exist so that staff feel informed. To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works. Work with PALS to ensure that areas of concern are addressed effectively. Be able to work in a multi-professional environment ensuring most effective use of all members of those professional teams. Display strong leadership and positivity to the department team during times of increased pressure on resources, staffing crises, or bed pressures, working with divisional leads to assess risks across the division and how these can be minimised.
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Experience of taking charge
Understanding of skill mix and rosters
Demonstrate leadership and motivating staff
Understanding of audits / finance
Understanding of some HR process
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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