We have an exciting opportunity for highly motivated, hardworking, patient centered individuals to work within the Infectious Diseases Ward at RSCH as a band 6. You will be putting your years of experience as well as your high level of knowledge and skill to use helping to provide high level care to our service users. Infectious diseases ward - Luisa Martindale building - B6 ward consists of 24 side rooms, 8 of which are negatively pressured enable as we are equipped and prepared to care for highly contagious patients. We pride ourselves in maintaining infection prevention within the ward. The unit also house the Infectious diseases clinic attending to patients with various acute illness , this includes TB clinic, Covid Medicine Delivery unit (CMDU), Rapid access Infectious diseases ( RAID) and Infectious diseases outpatient clinic . The Infectious diseases unit has been made as the regional centre for Infectious diseases services covering the South coast The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the ward manager in leading the Infectious diseases ward team to ensure the delivery of high standard of patient's care in line of clinical governance.They will have the responsibility of the effective management of the ward promoting the environment conducive for development and succession planning of the nursing team.

Main duties of the job

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.

The post holder will be based in the clinic and inpatient ward, supporting the Ward Manager/Charge Nurse in providing clinical leadership that ensures quality of patient care, effective management of human and financial resources, communication, staff development and clinical practice which meets the ever changing needs of people affected by infectious diseases. The post holder will play an active role in maintaining communication and liaison across the Infectious Diseases multidisciplinary team. The post holder is required to undertake any training required to fulfil the job role.

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 whichis 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

The senior staff nurse will be responsible for supporting the ward manager in

leading the Infectious diseases ward team to ensure the delivery of high standard of

patients care in line of clinical governance.

He/she will have the responsibility of the effective management of the ward promoting

the environment conducive for development and succession planning of the nursing

team. You will be responsible on a shift to shift basis for the safety of the patients within

the Infectious diseases B6 ward including the timely discharge arrangement of the patients. This will require you to deputise for the ward manager in his/her absence.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience in Acute ward/ infectious diseases ward
• Leadership skills/Supervisory experience
• ENB 998 or mentorship or equivalent

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in infectious disease/Clinical Infection
• Relevant teaching and assessors course.
• Management certificate / Counselling skills

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Louisa Martindale Building - B6 ward

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

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