Job summary
We are recruiting to the role of Head of Nursing/Service for Patient Flow and Integrated Discharge. This is open to Registered Nurses and Registered AHPs.
The successful applicant will report into the Hospital Director of Nursing and will work as part of the Hospital Leadership Team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of patient flow on the Worthing site, ensuring our patients receive safe, high quality and coordinated care. It is also expected that the Head of Nursing/Service will deputise for the Hospital Director of Nursing as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Providing strategic and operational management day to day, the post holder will also work with Integrated Care System partners and will ensure safe and timely patient discharge, promote evidence based visible, compassionate leadership act as a role model for best practice.
The post holder will develop and implement collaborative ways of working in managing patient flow from admission to discharge in a safe, efficient, and coordinated manner across all areas.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the site and patient flow at Worthing Hospital and deputising for the Hospital Director of Nursing as appropriate.
Coordination of patient services to the hospital 24/7 and working with Integrated Care System partners to ensure safe and timely patient discharge.
To develop and implement collaborative ways of working in managing patient flow from admission to discharge in a safe, efficient, and coordinated manner across all areas.
Full details can be found on the attached Job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the site and patient flow at Worthing Hospital and deputising for the Hospital Director of Nursing as appropriate.
Coordination of patient services to the hospital 24/7 and working with Integrated Care System partners to ensure safe and timely patient discharge.
To develop and implement collaborative ways of working in managing patient flow from admission to discharge in a safe, efficient, and coordinated manner across all areas.
Full details can be found on the attached Job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional
- Masters level education or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuous professional development
Desirable
- Substantial relevant post- registration experience at a senior level.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working successfully working collaboratively with senior colleagues across a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries
- Previous experience of leadership and management in a relevant senior nurse/senior therapist role ideally within an Acute NHS Trust
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional
- Masters level education or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuous professional development
Desirable
- Substantial relevant post- registration experience at a senior level.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working successfully working collaboratively with senior colleagues across a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries
- Previous experience of leadership and management in a relevant senior nurse/senior therapist role ideally within an Acute NHS Trust
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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.
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
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.
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).
