Job vacancy: Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Chichester

Job summary

Main area

Nursing

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent, Secondment considered

Hours

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week (part time hours considered)

Job ref

279-7087627-MAR25

Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Richards Hospital
Town: Chichester
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/04/2025 23:59

Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.
Work collaboratively with clinical nursing experts including Heads of Nursing, Clinical Teams, Consultant Nurses, Nurse Specialists and Practice Development Nurses in the development of expert, personal centred practice.
Be able to develop, motivate and lead a team by using objectives in line with department, sub specialty and corporate goals
Provide professional leadership within the department alongside the band 7 ensuring that all staff use evidence based practise and adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct
Be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and innovation.
Communicate effectively with the department team ensuring that there is a monthly team meeting and ensure robust systems exist so that staff feel informed.
To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.
Work with PALS to ensure that areas of concern are addressed effectively.
Be able to work in a multi-professional environment ensuring most effective use of all members of those professional teams.
Display strong leadership and positivity to the department team during times of increased pressure on resources, staffing crises, or bed pressures, working with divisional leads to assess risks across the division and how these can be minimised.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

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

Experience

Essential criteria

Nursing Registration
Extensive experience at Band 5
Previous experience of managing a team
High standards of patient care
Conflict management
Excellent organisational skills
Manages well under pressure
Dementia care, knowledge and experience
Post registration development
ILS

Desirable criteria

IV administration
Cannulation and venipuncture
Dementia experience or qualification
Knowledge of audits

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 [email protected].

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

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Nicola Beech or Michelle Reeves

Job title

Ward Manager & Matron

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

01243 788122

Additional information

Chilgrove please contact Nicola Beech extension 35080

[email protected]

Michelle Reeves Matron 01243 788122 Extension 35217. We would welcome an informal visit/conversation

[email protected]

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Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

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