Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED
WED 15 JAN 2025
Opportunity to lead and influence patient care in a dedicated children's hospital.
Engagement in holistic and individualized nursing practice, enhancing the quality of care provided.
Supportive learning environment for mentoring student nurses and junior staff, promoting professional growth.
Involvement in the daily running of the ward, fostering strong leadership and organizational skills.
Access to a wide range of resources and support from a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to staff wellbeing.
Working in a specialized field with varied medical conditions, ensuring continuous learning and development in pediatrics.
The role of Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse at the Level 9 Medical Ward of the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton involves overseeing the care of children and young people with various medical conditions, such as oncology, diabetes, and respiratory issues. The successful candidate will lead clinical care, ensure effective resource management, and maintain high standards of individualised and compassionate patient care in collaboration with families. The position includes daily ward management, supporting junior staff, and participating in audits and appraisals under the guidance of the ward manager and clinical educator.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust emphasises a supportive and inclusive work environment, promoting professional development through training and mentorship opportunities. The Trust values diversity, compassion, and employee well-being, offering flexible working arrangements and resources to support a healthy work-life balance. This role is ideal for a proficient clinical practitioner eager to make a meaningful impact in pediatric care within a collaborative and innovative healthcare setting.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust emphasises a supportive and inclusive work environment, promoting professional development through training and mentorship opportunities. The Trust values diversity, compassion, and employee well-being, offering flexible working arrangements and resources to support a healthy work-life balance. This role is ideal for a proficient clinical practitioner eager to make a meaningful impact in pediatric care within a collaborative and innovative healthcare setting.
Level 9 Medical Ward looks after children and young people with a wide range of medical conditions including oncology, diabetes, respiratory conditions, mental health and cystic fibrosis.
The post holder will be a proficient clinical practitioner who will be able to lead, influence and deliver effective care. They will take charge of the ward caring for children and young people with nursing needs. They will have a responsibility for ensuring care is coordinated and resources are used, effectively. Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate patient care is received by the child, young person and their families/ carers whilst on the unit. 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. Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor student nurses, paediatric Nursery Nurses and Health Care Assistants. The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills which are age appropriate for the child and young person.
The main duties of the job include the daily running of the ward, supported by the ward manager and clinical educator whilst additionally taking own workload. The post holder will be expected to manage flow within the hospital, discharges and support junior members of the nursing team. Whilst also assisting the ward manager in audits, appraisals and sickness management, link role and deputy management.
The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital is a dedicated children's hospital located in Brighton overlooking the sea, next to the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The hospital has it's own Children's Emergency Department, HDU, surgical ward and specialist teams.
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.
Candidate Information Pack: www.jobsincare.com/job/jblicfJp further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anna Irving-Davies Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Extension 62418
The post holder will be a proficient clinical practitioner who will be able to lead, influence and deliver effective care. They will take charge of the ward caring for children and young people with nursing needs. They will have a responsibility for ensuring care is coordinated and resources are used, effectively. Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate patient care is received by the child, young person and their families/ carers whilst on the unit. 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. Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor student nurses, paediatric Nursery Nurses and Health Care Assistants. The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills which are age appropriate for the child and young person.
The main duties of the job include the daily running of the ward, supported by the ward manager and clinical educator whilst additionally taking own workload. The post holder will be expected to manage flow within the hospital, discharges and support junior members of the nursing team. Whilst also assisting the ward manager in audits, appraisals and sickness management, link role and deputy management.
The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital is a dedicated children's hospital located in Brighton overlooking the sea, next to the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The hospital has it's own Children's Emergency Department, HDU, surgical ward and specialist teams.
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.
Candidate Information Pack: www.jobsincare.com/job/jblicfJp further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anna Irving-Davies Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Extension 62418
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