If you have a background of respiratory/acute care, can care for acutely ill patients and have excellent leadership skills, this could be the post for you.

Byworth ward is a 20 bedded medical respiratory ward that manages acutely ill respiratory patients with tracheotomies, laryngectomies, patients requiring optiflow, NIV, alongside general medical patients.

We are looking for a motivated and passionate band 5 with post qualification experience as a band 5 nurse or a current band 6.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant would be expected to manage a team of staff members, deal with complaints at ward level and participate in clinical audits.

You will be fully supported whilst learning the skills required to become a confident Deputy Ward Manager. You would also be expected to be the nurse in charge in the absence of the Ward Manager and lead the team. Being a role model is a fundamental aspect of this role and you will be expected to have excellent clinical and communication skills.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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.

Build a career with us: 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a role model and assist in effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility.

Work collaboratively with clinical nursing experts including Heads of Nursing, Clinical Teams, Consultant Nurses, Nurse Specialists and Practice Development Nurses in the development of expert, person centred care.- Develop, motivate and lead a team by using objectives in line with department, sub specialty and corporate goals in conjunction with the ward sister and in their absence.

Provide professional leadership with the ward sister within the department ensuring that all staff use evidence based practise and adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct

Be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and innovation.

Communicate effectively with the department nursing team participating and helping to arrange monthly team meetings and ensure robust systems exist so that staff feel informed.

**Please see attached Job Description for further details**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse with post qualification experience

Desirable

• Mentorship/PSPA qualification
• Respiratory related studies

Clinical Knowledge + Skills

Essential

• IV Drug Administration

Desirable

• Care of tracheostomies and laryngectomies
• Knowledge and experience of managing patients with chest drains.
• Knowledge and experience of caring for patients on non-invasive ventilation or optiflow.

Other

Essential

• Experience of leading a team or assisting to lead a team.
• Demonstrates a passion for caring for patients with respiratory conditions.

Desirable

• Vision for developing the hospital environment to improve patient care
• Experience of managing work rosters.
• Experience with managing budgets.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

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