Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Children's Assessment Unit (CAU)

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Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Children's Assessment Unit (CAU) Band 6

Main area: Paediatrics
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Full time
• Part time

Job ref: 112-MAR25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Chichester Hospital
Town: Chichester
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/04/: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 our Wellbeing 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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our paediatric team at Chichester Hospital. We are looking to appoint a forward-thinking and enthusiastic nurse to work in our Children's Assessment Unit (CAU). The successful candidate will work alongside the Children's ward and Ward Sister to support the paediatric nursing team whilst maintaining responsibility for a safe and effective service.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be a proficient clinical practitioner who will be able to lead, influence and deliver effective care. They will take charge of CAU caring for children and young people with nursing needs. They will have a responsibility for ensuring care is coordinated and resources are used effectively.
• Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate patient care is received by the child, young person and their families/carers whilst on the unit.
• Excellent, holistic and individualised nursing care will be delivered through assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and National policies, procedures, values and behaviours.
• Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor student nurses, paediatric Nursery Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
• The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills which are age-appropriate for the child and young person.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensure care is family-focused and tailored to the needs of the child or young person.

• Participate in the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised patient care seeking guidance where appropriate.
• To report on the condition of patients to the Clinical Leader/Medical staff, assisting them in ascertaining treatments and ensure these are carried out.
• To ensure that all patients' data is accurately recorded.
• Ensure that all patients have nutritional assessment and that individual needs are fully met.
• Be responsible for the control and custody of all medication and drugs in accordance with Trust policy.
• To administer drugs as prescribed, checking and witnessing controlled drugs.
• Ensure safe effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary.
• Take charge of a group of patients, taking into account patient/relative/carers wishes.

Person specification Qualifications

• NMC registration
• Experience in managing beds and patient flow
• Substantial Paediatric Experience
• EPLS / APLS
• Leadership/Management Course
• PNA
• Physical Assessment
• Evidence of Teaching and Assessing
• Nurse prescribing

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:

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: Nicky McKee
Job title: Howard Ward Manager
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Additional information: Please contact Nicky McKee if you would like any further information or to arrange an informal visit.