Charge Nurse / Junior Sister inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED
SAT 4 JAN 2025
Band 6
DEMENTIA EMPATHY MENTAL HEALTH NHS NMC
Opportunity for career development through a band 6 development programme.
Engagement in a positive safety culture by promoting governance and addressing complaints.
Support in managing complex discharge planning, enhancing professional skills and experience.
A commitment to diversity and inclusion, resulting in a supportive workplace environment.
Access to external learning opportunities and personal development goals.
Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme that promotes work-life balance and staff wellbeing.
The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is offering a one-year secondment opportunity for an experienced nurse to serve as a Band 6 Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on A8 Ward, a 27-bedded elderly care unit specializing in patients with dementia, frailty, and complex health needs. Ideal candidates should hold UK NMC registration, possess a genuine interest in elderly care, particularly dementia, and have experience in complex discharge planning. Key responsibilities include leading the team in the ward manager's absence, contributing to staff management, audits, ward development projects, and addressing complaints and governance issues, while promoting a safety culture.
The role emphasises personal and professional development, with new hires receiving support through a dedicated Band 6 development program. The Trust values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging a supportive environment through various Staff Networks and a Wellbeing Programme. They are committed to staff welfare, work-life balance, and ongoing learning opportunities, aiming to foster a rewarding long-term career for employees while ensuring high-quality patient care. Informal visits are encouraged for those interested.
The role emphasises personal and professional development, with new hires receiving support through a dedicated Band 6 development program. The Trust values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging a supportive environment through various Staff Networks and a Wellbeing Programme. They are committed to staff welfare, work-life balance, and ongoing learning opportunities, aiming to foster a rewarding long-term career for employees while ensuring high-quality patient care. Informal visits are encouraged for those interested.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the team as a band 6 Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on A8 Ward. This is a secondment post for 1 year and would suit a senior band 5 nurse looking for development.
A8 ward is a 27 bedded elderly care ward, caring for patients with Dementia, frailty, and complex health care needs. There is a particular focus on dementia, delirium and older peoples mental health.
Informal visits are very welcome.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
We are looking for a caring and compassionate nurse with a keen interest in dementia and frailty, with experience of complex discharge planning. Excellent communication skills ensuring engagement with patients, families, and confidence to liaise with the extended MDT is essential.
A8 ward actively works towards improving patient care using the patient first programme.
You will be responsible for leading the team in the absence of the ward Manager, supporting with staff management, audit and ward development projects. You will also support the ward Manager in reviewing complaints and governance issues, promoting a positive safety culture.
In return we can offer you development opportunities and external learning opportunities. New starters will be supported through a band 6 development programme and you will be well supported with personal development goals.
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/jblif2P3 further details / informal visits contact: Name: lisa cornwall Job title: ward manager Email address: Telephone number:
Ward Manager ext 67043
A8 ward is a 27 bedded elderly care ward, caring for patients with Dementia, frailty, and complex health care needs. There is a particular focus on dementia, delirium and older peoples mental health.
Informal visits are very welcome.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
We are looking for a caring and compassionate nurse with a keen interest in dementia and frailty, with experience of complex discharge planning. Excellent communication skills ensuring engagement with patients, families, and confidence to liaise with the extended MDT is essential.
A8 ward actively works towards improving patient care using the patient first programme.
You will be responsible for leading the team in the absence of the ward Manager, supporting with staff management, audit and ward development projects. You will also support the ward Manager in reviewing complaints and governance issues, promoting a positive safety culture.
In return we can offer you development opportunities and external learning opportunities. New starters will be supported through a band 6 development programme and you will be well supported with personal development goals.
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/jblif2P3 further details / informal visits contact: Name: lisa cornwall Job title: ward manager Email address: Telephone number:
Ward Manager ext 67043
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