University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Resus Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced emergency nurse to apply for a band 6 post within the resuscitation area of the Emergency department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

The resuscitation area has 5 beds and are for the mostly acutely unwell patients in the department. The department receives patients from many specialities including acute medicine, respiratory, stroke, elderly care, surgery, obstetrics and gynae, trauma and orthopedic, neurosurgery.

We are one of 12 adult only Major Trauma Centres in England and therefore see a wide range of advanced trauma patients requiring specialist care.

The post will seek a dynamic and energetic individual able to work as part of a team. The postholder will be offered education, mandatory training and staff development within a positive learning environment. The department has links to Bright and Sussex University enabling access to further education.

You will be part of a team of Resus Junior Sister/Charge Nurses and will be required to rotate shifts including both days, nights and weekends.

Due to departmental acuity or staffing levels the post holder may sometimes be required to work in other areas of the Emergency Department. This would be at the decision of the shift leader.

Main duties of the job

Service Delivery and Improvement

To contribute to the overall effective management of the trauma and resuscitation unit and to maintain a clean and safe working environment, eg, tidy working area, clean up spillages, liaise with zone co-ordinator and shift leader etc.
To manage a group of patients effectively and liaising effectively with other departments to ensure prompt and high quality care.
To contribute to the effective use of resources and monitor the safe and economical use of all supplies and equipment, identifying problems and reporting to the ED Shift Leader/Management Nurse, eg, use appropriate equipment for purpose and minimise wastage.
To assess and report practical hazards and take any immediate and appropriate action.
To ensure that any incident, complaint or other undue occurrence is managed in accordance with departmental and Trust policy, eg complete the Datix process and statements in timely manner.
Demonstrate an excellent understanding of clinical governance and risk management and its application to work.

People Management and Development

Participate in the mentorship/practice assessing of students and new staff members.
Solely coordinate resus, be accountable for own professional judgements, actions and omissions, ensuring safe transfer of patients arriving and leaving the clinical area.

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 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.

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

Date posted

10 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-6364877-JUN24

Job locations

Emergency Department Royal Sussex County Hospital

Bristol Gate

Brighton

BN25BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care Delivery

To ensure optimum standards of care for all patients attending the trauma and resuscitation unit.
Undertake assessment of individual patients through a system of prioritisation of need and continuous assessment under supervision.
Undertake planning, implementation, evaluation and re-evaluation of individual programmes of care, taking into account the patients dignity, religious and cultural needs under supervision.
To undertake advanced clinical roles, when trained for example; suturing, plastering, defibrillation and ultrasound guided access and maintain competency in these roles.
To ensure that the delivery of all nursing care complies with departmental, NMC and Trust policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care Delivery

To ensure optimum standards of care for all patients attending the trauma and resuscitation unit.
Undertake assessment of individual patients through a system of prioritisation of need and continuous assessment under supervision.
Undertake planning, implementation, evaluation and re-evaluation of individual programmes of care, taking into account the patients dignity, religious and cultural needs under supervision.
To undertake advanced clinical roles, when trained for example; suturing, plastering, defibrillation and ultrasound guided access and maintain competency in these roles.
To ensure that the delivery of all nursing care complies with departmental, NMC and Trust policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

NMC registration
Extensive experience in emergency care

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 trauma course or equivalent (ATNC, TNCC, ETC)
Advanced resuscitation skills (ALS, APLS, NLS, EPLS)
Practice assessor or mentorship completion

Desirable

Previous Trauma unit/MTC experience
Team Leadership experience

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

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

NMC registration
Extensive experience in emergency care

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 trauma course or equivalent (ATNC, TNCC, ETC)
Advanced resuscitation skills (ALS, APLS, NLS, EPLS)
Practice assessor or mentorship completion

Desirable

Previous Trauma unit/MTC experience
Team Leadership experience

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Emergency Department Royal Sussex County Hospital

Bristol Gate

Brighton

BN25BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Emergency Department Royal Sussex County Hospital

Bristol Gate

Brighton

BN25BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)