Job summary
****This vacancy is open to all applicants****
We are a dedicated, diverse and committed team caring for patients with acute general surgery conditions and surgical post-operative patients in a 27 bedded area. We care for a wide range of surgical emergencies including Urology and ENT patients. Post-operatively, the ward cares for elective cases under General Surgery, Colorectal Cancer, Stomatherapy, Gynaecology, Breast, Urology and ENT specialties.
The ward also recently opened a 6 bedded level 1 area as part of Colorectal Cancer Relocation Project. This gives an opportunity for all staff to have an added experience of caring for level 1 patients.
Ideally, you will have substantial acute surgical experience, be clinically competent with experience of supervising/mentoring others and be able to coordinate care for a diverse patient group on a fast paced ward.
This is the ideal opportunity for you to progress in your career within a supportive team.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the professional evidence-based nursing care delivered to patients. Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate care is received by the patients and their families / carers whilst on the ward.
Excellent, holistic and individualised nursing care will be delivered through assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and National policies, procedures, values and behaviours. To support the ward manager in providing effective clinical leadership that ensures patient safety at all times together with high quality patient care.
Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor Staff Nurses, Student Nurses and Health Care Assistants. The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the ward manager in providing effective clinical leadership that ensures patient safety at all times together with high quality patient care. This will include working in the level 1 area with a junior RN or as shift leader for the ward.
To assist the ward Manager in the effective management of prevention and control of infection within the ward area.
You will be able to communicate effectively both within the department and to external partners.
To manage a small team of nurses and be responsible for mentoring and assessing their skills and be responsible for their annual appraisals.
To manage to work within allocated resources and assist in the management of the budget.
To act as role model and expert practitioner.
To undertake delegated responsibility in the absence of the ward manager.
To manage the day to day activity with the ward to allow flow through the ward in a timely manner to reduce the LOS and ensure that quality of care is maintained throughout the 24 hour period
Participates in ensuring effective multidisciplinary communication links within the surgical ward and department and in areas within the trust.
To communicate and discuss with senior members of staff @ awaydays and meetings.
To adhere to NMC guidelines on documentation accountability and responsibility for record keeping.
Responsible for effective shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated and identifies and challenges any unprofessional or subjective comments made about patients.
Participates in ward rounds showing knowledge of the up to date situation and condition of the patients, with the ability to be able to present this concisely in an appropriate manner encouraging one stop ward rounds.
Responsible for the discharge of patients from the ward and to manage complex patient case conferences which may involve end of life care.
Support families and carers to understand complicated medical conditions.
Recognise poor standards of care amongst the MDT and be able to highlight these to the appropriate personnel at an appropriate time.
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.
Take an active role in the management of risks, in line with Trust and Directorate policy
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the ward manager in providing effective clinical leadership that ensures patient safety at all times together with high quality patient care. This will include working in the level 1 area with a junior RN or as shift leader for the ward.
To assist the ward Manager in the effective management of prevention and control of infection within the ward area.
You will be able to communicate effectively both within the department and to external partners.
To manage a small team of nurses and be responsible for mentoring and assessing their skills and be responsible for their annual appraisals.
To manage to work within allocated resources and assist in the management of the budget.
To act as role model and expert practitioner.
To undertake delegated responsibility in the absence of the ward manager.
To manage the day to day activity with the ward to allow flow through the ward in a timely manner to reduce the LOS and ensure that quality of care is maintained throughout the 24 hour period
Participates in ensuring effective multidisciplinary communication links within the surgical ward and department and in areas within the trust.
To communicate and discuss with senior members of staff @ awaydays and meetings.
To adhere to NMC guidelines on documentation accountability and responsibility for record keeping.
Responsible for effective shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated and identifies and challenges any unprofessional or subjective comments made about patients.
Participates in ward rounds showing knowledge of the up to date situation and condition of the patients, with the ability to be able to present this concisely in an appropriate manner encouraging one stop ward rounds.
Responsible for the discharge of patients from the ward and to manage complex patient case conferences which may involve end of life care.
Support families and carers to understand complicated medical conditions.
Recognise poor standards of care amongst the MDT and be able to highlight these to the appropriate personnel at an appropriate time.
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.
Take an active role in the management of risks, in line with Trust and Directorate policy
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council, UK)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working on a surgical ward
- Proven extensive nursing experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development ALS/ILS proficient
- IV therapy, cannulation, and venepuncture
Desirable
- Experience gained in more than one specialist area
- Co-ordinating a surgical ward
- Experience working in ITU/HDU or Enhanced Surgical Care Unit (ESCU)
- Previous experience as a band 6
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 (Nursing and Midwifery Council, UK)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working on a surgical ward
- Proven extensive nursing experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development ALS/ILS proficient
- IV therapy, cannulation, and venepuncture
Desirable
- Experience gained in more than one specialist area
- Co-ordinating a surgical ward
- Experience working in ITU/HDU or Enhanced Surgical Care Unit (ESCU)
- Previous experience as a band 6
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
