Overview
We are delighted to offer a permanent band 6 opportunity based on LMB Ward B8 at RSCH. Ward B8 is a 24 bedded ward within acute frailty at RSCH where we care for patients who are acutely ill, often very frail with underlying chronic conditions. The post holder will work as part of a team to provide an effective, safe environment of care for individual patients, their relatives and carers.
You must be able to work well under pressure and possess good interpersonal, communication and IT skills. As a band 6 on the ward you will gain leadership skills to lead shifts and support and develop the team to deliver the best clinical care possible. We offer a variety of flexible working options and contracts.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold UK NMC registration. If you hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Main duties and responsibilities
The post holder will:
* Co-ordinate daily ward activity to enable the best use of human and other resources to meet patients needs and liaise with the Clinical Site Manager and Senior Nurses, Lead Nurse, Matron, Ward Manager, Medical team or on-call medical team to facilitate overall management of the medical unit.
* Deal with emergency situations effectively and professionally; debrief staff where appropriate.
* Work with the ward manager to promote an effective learning environment on the ward.
* Assist the ward manager in continuous practice development of the ward and lead in designated areas. Specialisms include frailty care, care of older people, end of life care and dementia care.
* Supervise, teach and mentor junior and unqualified staff and demonstrate the ability to communicate practical skills.
* Identify training needs via appraisal processes to develop self and others; participate in the Band 6 development programme.
* Assist in recruitment, selection and retention of staff, including organising and participating in orientation/induction and adaptation programmes and signing bank and agency time sheets.
* In conjunction with the ward manager, monitor sickness and absence in accordance with Trust policy.
* Deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager and develop the service within a collaborative framework.
About Us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength. We encourage you to feel included and to help us put the patient first. We offer staff networks, a buddy system, and are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust. We provide a candidate information pack and wellbeing programme designed to support flexible working where possible, to support work-life balance. We are a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, committed to learning, teaching & training to support your growth and development.
We look forward to receiving your application and starting your journey with UHSx.
Requirements and Information
Essential Qualifications
* Experience as a Band 5 nurse
* Excellent communication skills; speaks good English
* Experience of general medical nursing
* Awareness of care of older people
* Desire to develop professionally
* Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor
* Leadership course
Qualifications
* ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent
* Diploma level education in relevant subject or equivalent
* Edward Jenner programme (or working towards)
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of personal development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles
UK Registration and Sponsorship
* UK registration required; see NHS Careers for details
* Certificate of Sponsorship: applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside others
Other
* This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
* Applicants from overseas may need to provide criminal records checks; guidance is available.
* Refer to the job description and person specification for full details.
Employer details
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Hospitals
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