Deputy Charge Nurse - Brighton, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

    University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
    University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Brighton, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Permanent
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    Job summary

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 position within the specialist cardiology ward on L10 Albion and Lewes.

    L10 is a busy, fast paced 31 bedded ward supporting patients with various Cardiac conditions including patients pre and post cardiac procedures and patients with chronic heart failure.

    We are looking for for an enthusiastic nurse with cardiac experience to provide day to day leadership of the ward. Working closely with the wards educational practitioner and ward leader to develop and support junior nursing staff.

    Main duties of the job

    The post would suit a dynamic individual with good leadership to coordinate the wards nursing teams daily activities. Relevant knowledge and clinical experience in cardiology is essential.

    Applicants must demonstrate evidence of recent professional development and having studied a Cardiology module (for example ECG module).

    You will be supported by the ward leader, practice educator and cardiac matron.

    About us

    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 ourWellbeing Programmefor 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

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • Registered general nurse degree or diploma with significant post registration experience within Cardiology specialty.
  • Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Manage the conflicting demands of team leader and clinical responsibilities.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
    • Person Specification

    Essential

    Essential

  • NMC registration
  • Cardiac experience

    • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

    Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

    • Desirable

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

    • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

    Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).