Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

The post holder will work as a co-ordinator in the Major Trauma Ward to provide an effective, safe environment of care for individual patients, their relatives and carers.

To act as a visible role model and acts as a designated deputy to the Unit Managers.

The post holder will initiate and undertake / supervise specific projects/ audits related to the professional development of nursing, monitoring standards of care and acting as an agent for change in achieving a culture that is flexible and responds positively to the demands and future development of the service. To undertake a key role in the delivery of the unit’s privacy and dignity agenda.

We are excited to be able to offer and welcome applications for a permanent post of Major Trauma B6 Senior Nurse within the Major Trauma Ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

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

The Major Trauma Ward is a friendly 22 bedded, mixed sex ward. The ward is extremely busy catering for a variety of complex injuries ranging from major lacerations to complex road traffic trauma patients offering nurses a chance to develop skills in high dependency nursing.

There is a wide age range amongst our patients affording excellent experience in basic nursing care, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning.

A kind and compassionate manner, and an interest in providing an excellent standard of care are essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring nurse with recent acute experience in trauma to join our team. Please see job description for full duties and experience required.

We are a very supportive team and can offer a structured Orientation Programme and are happy to give you help and guidance to develop. There are various study days and courses held within the Trust and with Brighton & Sussex University to support your learning. Brighton and Hove is a city located on the coast of Sussex just one hour from London. The beach is just moments from the hospital and to the north of the city we are surrounded by the South Downs National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our city has superb transport links into London, just 50 minutes on the train, and access to Gatwick airport.

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

Responsible for the process of attendances, 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

Refer to Job description & Person specification for further details.