Job overview
This role involves providing strong clinical leadership and acting as a role model to support and supervise nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care within a head and neck outpatient setting cross site. The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to service improvement, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, risk management, and clinical governance standards. Responsibilities include line management, staff development, training, and fostering a positive learning environment. The role also includes delivering and supporting nurse-led dressing clinics for post-operative skin cancer patients, providing specialist care, wound management, and patient education. Additionally, the post holder will support patients throughout their treatment pathway, assist in procedures and clinics, provide emotional support to patients and families, and ensure safe, efficient service delivery aligned with Trust policies and national standards
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Main duties of the job
1. In conjunction with the Matron and working alongside the Dental Nurse Team Lead, facilitate the running of the maxillofacial outpatient’s department including the management of the team, which include Registered Nurses, Specialist Dental Nurses, Dental Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
2. To provide care and expert clinical skills in the nurse-led dressing clinics for post operative patients
3. To ensure the department provides a safe and clean environment for patients to be seen in. Oversee training for all staff. Work alongside members of the MDT in clinic.
4. Provide a patient-centred nursing service in the outpatient environment aiming to achieve the highest possible standards of care delivery, in accordance with the Trust’s Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
5. Responsible for the operational line management of the nursing team. Deputise for the Oral and Maxillofacial Department (OMFS) in the absence of the Matron.
6. Develop the service within a collaborative framework.
7. Promote best clinical and professional practice within the standards of the NMC. Ensure smart and efficient use of resources.
8. Create and maintain an environment which facilitates learning, practice development and research
Fully participate in the promotion of health and education for patients and their families
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
9. In conjunction with the Matron and working alongside the Dental Nurse Team Lead, facilitate the running of the maxillofacial outpatient’s department including the management of the team, which include Registered Nurses, Specialist Dental Nurses, Dental Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
10. To provide care and expert clinical skills in the nurse-led dressing clinics for post operative patients
11. To ensure the department provides a safe and clean environment for patients to be seen in. Oversee training for all staff. Work alongside members of the MDT in clinic.
12. Provide a patient-centred nursing service in the outpatient environment aiming to achieve the highest possible standards of care delivery, in accordance with the Trust’s Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
13. Responsible for the operational line management of the nursing team. Deputise for the Oral and Maxillofacial Department (OMFS) in the absence of the Matron.
14. Develop the service within a collaborative framework.
15. Promote best clinical and professional practice within the standards of the NMC. Ensure smart and efficient use of resources.
16. Create and maintain an environment which facilitates learning, practice development and research
Fully participate in the promotion of health and education for patients and their families
Person specification
Application form and interview
Essential criteria
17. Experience of carrying out wound care
18. Evidence of professional development since qualification
19. Excellent verbal and written skills
20. Evidence of supporting a team
21. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
22. Ability to formulate a plan of care
Desirable criteria
23. Experience of working in an outpatient setting.
24. Experience with OMFS patients
25. Nurse led dressing experience
26. Wound care courses
27. Experience of leading a team and development
28. Experience of supporting staff with professional development and mandatory training
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
29. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
30. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications