Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Brighton is seeking a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse for a part-time position in Acute Frailty. This role offers the chance to develop leadership skills while providing high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a supportive environment, focusing on the care of acutely ill patients. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Wellbeing Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 5 nurse.
• Experience of general medical nursing.
• Evidence of leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, safe environment of care for patients.
• Assess care needs and develop care programmes.
• Teach and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

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Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

Band 6

Main area Acute Frailty Grade Band 6 Contract Secondment: 12 months Hours Part time - 35 hours per week Job ref 279-7098008-MAY25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/05/2025 23:59

About our Trust

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.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

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.

Job overview

****** THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST EMPLOYEES ******

We are delighted to offer a secondment 12 months band 6 opportunity based on LMB Ward B8 at RSCH.

Ward B8 is a 24 bedded ward within acute frailty at RSCH where we care for patients who are acutely ill, of various ages, often very frail and suffering from underlying chronic conditions. The ward offers an amazing opportunity to gain further experience in an expanse of general nursing care and to become expert in many nursing skills.

You must be able to work well under pressure and possess good interpersonal, communication and IT skills.

As a band 6 on the ward you will gain leadership skills to become competent in leading shifts and to support and develop the team effectively to give the best clinical care possible.

We are proud to be able to offer a variety of flexible working options and contracts.

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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide an effective, safe environment of care for individual patients, their relatives and carers.

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.

To act as the designated deputy to the Ward Manager.

To teach and supervise junior and unqualified staff and maintain a learning environment.

To provide a patient-centred nursing service on the ward aiming to achieve the highest possible standards of care delivery, in accordance with the Trust’s Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery

Deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager

Develop the service within a collaborative framework

Working for our organisation

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 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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Co-ordinates the daily ward activity to enable the best use of human and other resources to meet patients’ needs and liaises with the Clinical Site Manager and Senior Nurses- Lead Nurse, Matron, Ward Manager, Medical team or on call medical team to facilitate overall management of the medical unit

Effectively and professionally deals with emergency situations and debriefs staff where appropriate

Works with the ward manager to promote an effective learning environment on the ward

Assists the ward manager in continuous practice development of the ward and leads in designated areas. Specialisms within the ward include frailty care, care of older people, End of life care and dementia care.

Supervises, teaches and acts as an appropriate role model and mentor for junior and unqualified staff and demonstrates the ability to communicate practical skills

Assists the ward manager in identifying training needs, through the use of the appraisal process, to professionally develop self and others. Participates in the Band 6 development programme

Assists in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff, including organising and participating in orientation/ induction and adaptation programmes and signing bank and agency time sheets

In conjunction with the ward manager monitors sickness and absence in accordance with Trust policy

Person specification

Relevant Skills and Experience

• Experience as a Band 5 nurse
• Experience of general medical nursing
• Has an awareness of care of older people
• Has shown that they wish to develop
• Ward experience as Band 5 nurse
• Has proven communication skills
• Has experience of care of older people
• Has a passion for care of older people
• Has evidence of leadership skills

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

Name Jerry John Agaid Job title Ward Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number ext. 63189 Additional information

Derome Antido (Practice Educator) and Daniela Cunha (Matron)