Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

2 weeks ago


Chichester, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced and dynamic nurses to join our friendly and enthusiastic children's Nursing Team on the Children's ward at St Richard's Hospital .

Both full and part-time hours will be considered for this position.

You will be well supported in your role by the Ward Sister and Matron as well as our lovely band 6 team.

Opportunities for further development are available and encouraged with support from our Practice Development Team.

Howard, Children's Unit is a 20 bedded general paediatric ward with a separate children and young person day unit and High Dependency area.

We are a friendly supportive team who strive to provide excellent care for our patients and families in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holders will work alongside our team of Deputy Sisters and act as a lead for the team in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Excellent communication and team working skills are essential. Applicants will illustrate good team leadership skills, be competent in HDU care and the stabilization of the critically ill child.Experience of managing a team, mentoring students and safeguarding is essential. Experience of caring for children and young people with mental health issues is desirable.

About us

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 abuddy 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.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised patient care seeking guidance where appropriate. To report on the condition of patients to the Clinical Leader/Medical staff, assisting them in ascertaining treatments and ensure these are carried out. To ensure that all patients' data is accurately recorded. Ensure that all patients have nutritional assessment and that individual needs are fully met. Be responsible for the control and custody of all medication and drugs in accordance with Trust policy. To administer drugs as prescribed, checking and witnessing controlled drugs. Ensure safe effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary. Take charge of a group of patients, taking into account patient/relative/carers wishes. Ensure that all patients needs are identified and programmes of care implemented to meet individual needs. Ensure that best practice care is delivered. Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Act as a role model showing example in regard to behaviour, attitudes, conduct and appearance. To maintain correct standards of uniform and personal appearance, as indicated in the Dress Code & Uniform Policy. Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed. In conjunction with ward manager ensure the agenda for the management of risk, complaints, incident reporting, benchmarking, data collection and reporting of patient feedback is met in accordance with trust policy. Ensure that patient activity is monitored and that all patient information is entered into the SEMA system at the most timely point. Ensure your role has a positive influence on key performance indicators. Seek consistently to improve nursing practice in line with evidence, recent best practice innovations and new developments. Proactively manage ward level complaints and report to senior staff so that they can be dealt with according to Trust Policy. Maintain flexibility with staff rosters in order to provide cover with the optimum skill mix, making best use of available resources. Deal with patient/relative complaints proactively. Provide a supportive role to the ward manager to ensure the smooth running of the ward.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RSCN/RN(child branch) ENB 998/D32/D33 or equivalent

Desirable

Working towards degree High dependency or physical assessment module EPLS or PILS trained

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Substantial post-registration experience. Experience working as senior staff nurse. Broad experience in general paediatrics. Experience caring for adolescents PILS trained, ideally EPLS/APLS Mentorship or equivalent qualification IV Drug Administration Leads in clinical practice. National issues concerning children & young people. Resource management. Health & safety issues.

Desirable

Venepuncture Cannulation Basic management skills

Skills

Essential

Excellent communiation skills Planning and organisational skills computer literate

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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