Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Nurse to provide patient-centred care on Ward B8. The role involves assessing care needs, teaching junior staff, and leading shifts. Candidates must have UK NMC registration and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers flexible working options and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing programme

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive environment with buddy system

Qualifications

• Must have experience in nursing and be capable of working well under pressure.
• Must have UK NMC registration.
• Experience in teaching, supervising, and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
• Act as the designated deputy to the Ward Manager.
• Teach and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

UK NMC registration

Job description

Overview

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. Responsibilities include assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care programmes, and deputising in the absence of the Ward Manager. The role also involves teaching and supervising junior staff, contributing to a patient-centred nursing service aligned with the Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care without supervision.
• Act as the designated deputy to the Ward Manager and deputise in their absence.
• Teach, supervise and mentor junior and unqualified staff and maintain a learning environment.
• Provide a patient-centred nursing service on the ward to achieve high standards of care delivery.
• Coordinate daily ward activity to utilise human and other resources effectively and liaise with the Clinical Site Manager, Senior Nurses, Lead Nurse, Matron, Ward Manager, Medical team or on-call medical team to facilitate overall ward management.
• Manage emergencies professionally and debrief staff where appropriate.
• Work with the ward manager to promote an effective learning environment and lead continuous practice development in designated areas. Specialisms include frailty care, care of older people, end of life care and dementia care.
• Supervise, teach and act as a role model and mentor for staff; communicate practical skills.
• Identify training needs through appraisal processes and participate in Band 6 development programmes.
• Assist in recruitment, selection and retention of staff, organise orientation/induction and adaptation programmes, and manage bank and agency time sheets.
• Monitor sickness and absence in accordance with Trust policy in collaboration with the Ward Manager.

Ward and role specifics

• Ward B8 is a 24-bed ward within acute frailty at RSCH, caring for acutely ill, often very frail patients with underlying chronic conditions. The ward offers opportunities to gain experience in general nursing and develop a broad range of nursing skills.
• The candidate must be able to work well under pressure and possess strong interpersonal, communication and IT skills.
• As a Band 6 on the ward, you will gain leadership skills to lead shifts and support and develop the team to deliver optimal clinical care.
• We offer flexible working options and contracts; applicants with UK NMC registration are welcomed. Overseas applicants requiring sponsorship are not currently being directly hired.

Organisation context

At UHSussex we are proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we aim to put patients first and uphold the values and mission of the NHS. We value diversity, learning, teaching and research, and provide wellbeing and flexible working options to support staff work-life balance. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Benefits of working with us

• Wellbeing programme for staff with flexible working where possible.
• Learning and development opportunities to grow throughout your career.
• Supportive environment with buddy system and staff networks to help you settle in.

Recruitment process and eligibility

• We welcome applications from candidates holding UK NMC registration. If you hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship, we are not currently direct hiring internationally qualified nurses.
• DBS checks are undertaken for roles that require it; offers are in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for roles that meet eligibility criteria; details available on gov.uk.
• UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if there is a high volume of applications.

Additional information

Candidate information pack and application access: Candidate Information Pack and accessibility. For flexible working options and further details, please speak with the recruiting/line manager.