Ward Manager

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 27 January 2025

Job summary

Beacon ward are looking for an experience nurse to cover maternity leave for 1 year.

Please note that this role is a secondment opportunity. Before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current line manager. Secondments can't be agreed without your current manager's approval. If you are unable to gain your managers approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

We are a busy 38 bedded unit specialising in endocrine and vascular patients. Applicant needs to have at least 2 years experience at band 6 in an acute medical area.

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.

Main duties of the job

Working clinically within the ward area as well as staff management , maintaining standards of care , answering PALS /complaints and managing staff sickness and other HR issues.

About us

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 ourWellbeing 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: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-6899620-JAN25

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To have continuing 24 hour responsibility for the effective management of the area . 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 ward sister is responsible for 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential

2 years experience as band 6 in acute medicine

Desirable

Educated to masters level

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Essential

2 years experience as band 6 in acute medicine

Desirable

Educated to masters level

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.