Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Respiratory

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

Job description

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Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Respiratory

Band 6

Main area Respiratory Grade Band 6 Contract Secondment: 12 months (Maternity leave cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (11.5 hr shifts) Job ref 279-7077194-MAR25

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 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/04/2025 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 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

Are you seeking a new challenge within a dynamic and rapidly expanding team? We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our established respiratory team.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, skilled individual, with a passion for delivering respiratory care and be ready to join our dedicated established multi-disciplinary team, delivering acute respiratory nursing care for patients with a variety of respiratory conditions who might be receiving Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV), or have a chest drain sited. Our brand new respiratory unit is on C9 in the Louisa Martindale Building and comprises of 20 side rooms, alongside an eight bedded ‘higher acuity ‘area, and will be linked to the respiratory specialist nursing services. This role requires a dynamic individual with relevant knowledge and clinical experience of excellent patient focused/ evidence based acute care.

We have recently opened a new SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) for Respiratory Patients and there may be opportunities for successful candidates to work in this area.

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.

Main duties of the job

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

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.

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

Provides effective, safe, evidence based patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct

Practices within the NMC code of conduct and has responsibility for promoting and monitoring this practice on the ward

Takes the lead role in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised evidence based patient care including the monitoring of care standards through audit and other activities

Participates in the development and implementation of an explicit ward philosophy of care

Effectively processes admissions & transfers and plans discharges in accordance with UHSussex policy and standards, including liaison with partner agencies

Actively participates and monitors the promotion of education for patients, their relatives and colleagues and ensures these needs are met within available resources

Ensures provision of all drugs as prescribed in accordance with UHSussex Policy, including parenteral administration.

Actively engages with Patient First Improvement Program.

Person specification

Experience

• Acute Medicine Experience
• Evidence of relevant CPD (not including STAM)
• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of leading a team
• Respiratory Experience
• Band 6 Experience
• Leadership Qualification (in house/NHS/university module)
• Additional Post Registration Qualifications

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

For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email [e-mail].

For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email [e-mail].

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 Jasmine Topliss Job title Ward Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01273 696955 Additional information

For further information and/or to arrange an informal visit please contact Jasmine Topliss ex 64660