University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy sister / Deputy Ward Manager
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Job Opportunity: Deputy Ward Sister
Are you passionate about your role as a nurse and have a strong drive to provide excellent patient care, and clinically are skilled? Do you enjoy supporting and developing others? Eastbrook ward may have an opportunity for you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, hardworking nurse, with experience in elderly care and dementia to join our dynamic, friendly and highly motivated team as a deputy ward sister. Eastbrook ward is a friendly ward with diverse staff. You will assist in helping to provide high quality care to inpatients with frailty related conditions including dementia, chronic lung disease, Parkinson's, heart disease and diabetes. Your role will be supporting the ward sister and be a mentor to junior nurses.
About the Role
- Assist in providing high quality care to inpatients with frailty related conditions including dementia, chronic lung disease, Parkinson's, heart disease and diabetes.
- Support the ward sister and be a mentor to junior nurses.
- Lead the nursing team and deputise for the ward manager.
- Ensure safety and quality is maintained for patients, their families and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a keen interest in elderly care and caring for those with frailty needs as well as dementia and other medical conditions such as heart disease, respiratory disease, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes.
- Work under pressure and be clinically skilled in IV drug administration, cannulation, Catheterisation, and have a mentorship qualification or equivalent.
- Have experience of complex discharge planning.
- Good communication skills to confidently liaise with our extended multidisciplinary team, and engage with our visitors, loved ones and families.
- Be supportive and resilient in challenging situations.
- Lead the team in the absence of the ward sister, supporting with staff management, audit and ward development projects.
- Support the ward sister in reviewing complaints and governance issues, promoting a positive safety culture.
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Requirements
- Demonstrate a keen interest in elderly care and caring for those with frailty needs as well as dementia and other medical conditions such as heart disease, respiratory disease, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes.
- Be able to work under pressure and be clinically skilled in IV drug administration, cannulation, Catheterisation, and have a mentorship qualification or equivalent.
- Have experience of complex discharge planning.
- Good communication skills to confidently liaise with our extended multidisciplinary team, and engage with our visitors, loved ones and families.
- Be supportive and resilient in challenging situations.
- Lead the team in the absence of the ward sister, supporting with staff management, audit and ward development projects.
- Support the ward sister in reviewing complaints and governance issues, promoting a positive safety culture.
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What We Offer
- Development opportunities and external learning opportunities.
- A bespoke learning programme.
- Well supported with personal development goals.
Working for Our Organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Susan Grace
- Job Title: Ward Sister Eastbrook ward
- Email Address: susan.grace2@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01903 205111
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