Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Frailty Medicine for a band 6 to become one of C8 ward's deputy managers.



Are you seeking a new challenge within an established Multi-disciplinary team? Do you have a passion for elderly care?



This opportunity would suit an enthusiastic, dynamic individual with strong proven communication and leadership skills, to assist the ward manager in coordinating the ward's daily activities. C8 is an acute elderly care ward which has a busy environment in which to work, and forms part of the frailty pathway of the division.



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.



This post would suit a dynamic individual with good leadership skills to co-ordinate the ward's nursing team daily activities. Relevant knowledge and clinical experience in the provision of excellent patient focused, evidence-based care delivery is essential.



The post holder is designated to take charge of the department, on a regular basis.



Display strong leadership and positivity to the department team during times of increased pressure on resources, staffing crisis, or bed pressures, working with divisional leads to assess risks across the division and how these can be minimised



Working with patients, acting as their advocate , involving them in their care plans, assessing, planning , organising and delivering high standards of care whilst maintaining good ward management , documentation and organisational skills.



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 https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



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



Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility.



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.