An exciting opportunity has arisen within the speciality medicine directorate for a band 6 nurse to become one of Acute Medicine and Endocrine Wards, - Castle Ward as a deputy managers' / ward sister. You would be working alongside other band 6 nurses , supporting the band 7 ward manager within an established nursing team.

Castle ward is a 27 bedded area which cares for both male and female patients. It is an acute Endocrine/Diabetic/acute medical ward within Worthing Hospital.

Main duties of the job

This post would suit a dynamic individual with good leadership skills to co-ordinate the ward's nursing team daily activities. Relevant knowledge and clinical experience in the provision of excellent patient focused, evidence-based care delivery is essential.

The opportunity would suit a mentor with excellent communication skills, who possesses substantial experience at band 5 level, preferably within an acute medical setting.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of recent professional development and having ideally pursued a leadership course, together with having studied a Diabetic module that would be advantageous. You will be supported within your role by a ward manager, and matron.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the development, planning and co-ordination of specialist treatment within a ward or department.

Assess patients, plan, implement and manage care.

Carry out specialist nursing procedures, and be clinically competent.

Provide specialist advice to patients and carers.

May be required to supervise a team of nursing/therapist and support staff.

Be able to oversea the ward running in the absence of the ward sister / ward manager.

Be a good role model to junior members of the team.

See Job Description & Person Specs for full details

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (level 1) Degree level, with significant post-registration experience (specialist or general, depending on requirements of the position)
• Experience of supervising junior staff and students, and possess or be working towards being a Practice Supervisor or Assessor Supervisor.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with the multi-disciplinary team members. Demonstrate advanced communication skills to support patients and their carers and convey sensitive information, overcoming barriers to communication.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills. Manage the conflicting demands of team leader and clinical responsibilities.
• Substantial experience in an acute medical environment.
• Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including co-ordination, evaluation and service development.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Able to plan and prioritise a complex and unpredictable caseload efficiently.
• Leading meetings.
• Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management, its importance and its application.

Desirable

• Evidence of post-graduate experience and attendance at specialist courses
• Proven ability to deliver training sessions to patients and staff
• Qualification in Diabetes
• Leadership qualification
• Experience of change management and introducing service improvements.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

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279-5708856-NOV23