Deputy Sister

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our 27 bedded Fishbourne Ward, specialising in Gastroenterology at St Richards Hospital either permanent or as a 6 month secondment opportunity.

We are looking for a highly motivated nurse, with the possession of both a strong clinical knowledge base and relevant skill set. The post holder will provide nursing support within the 27 bed mixed sexed ward to acute patients with a variety of different conditions relating to Gastroenterology. You will lead by example in delivering excellent patient centred care and ensure the safe and productive running of the ward. You will be vital in the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who has the potential to really make a difference.

We will offer development programme opportunities, supervision, reflective practice, mentoring and coaching and will ensure you are fully supported in your new role.

If you are a motivated individual who possesses good communication skills and is organised and flexible, we would love to hear from you.

To have continuing 24 hour responsibility supporting the ward sister for the effective management of the area and deputising in their absence. In addition the post holder will provide nursing leadership within this area, ensuring an effective quality nursing service, with responsibility for standards of nursing care and patient safety.

The deputy sister / charge nurse will be responsible for supporting the ward sister the budget management of the ward, staff performance and appraisal. To manage an appropriate patient workload across the service, providing expert support and advice. Developing the teams and ensuring a seamless service for patients working closely with the ward sister.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 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 - 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.

Communication

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 practise 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.

Service Delivery and Improvement

Demonstrate a logical, flexible and innovative approach to problem solving.
Monitor key performance indicators, identify trends and take action to maintain levels of acceptable performance.
Ensure that patient activity is monitored and that all patient information is entered into the Carefl