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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level

AI generated summary

  • You must travel within Ashdown Forest and surrounding areas, analyze data to enhance practice, and support a compassionate, positive workplace culture.
  • You will manage a patient caseload, assess needs, develop treatment plans, provide clinical advice, promote independence, and analyze data to enhance care practices.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • - The successful applicant will be based in Crowborough and will be expected to travel to the outlying areas around and within the Ashdown Forest, Groombridge, Wadhurst, and Mayfield areas.
  • - Ability to develop and analyze audit, interpret data and use findings to enhance clinical practice.
  • - Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support.
  • - Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast.

Responsibilities

  • - In conjunction with other key professionals you will be accountable for a patient caseload and delegate responsibility to other professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
  • - To apply advanced assessment of physical, mental and social care needs to provide clinical care and health promoting interventions that help avoid unnecessary hospital admission.
  • - To interpret clinical signs and symptoms and diagnostic tests in order to develop a treatment plan and /or treatment in conjunction with medical practitioners as appropriate. Provide advanced clinical advice to the wider healthcare team to improve outcomes of patient care.
  • - Enable patients to be as independent as possible facilitating a range of self-management strategies.
  • - Ability to develop and analyse audit, interpret data and use findings to enhance clinical practice. Please see the attached job description for full details.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Community Sister/Charge Nurse position?

The position is for 22.5 hours a week on a fixed-term contract for 1 year.

Where will the successful applicant be based?

The successful applicant will be based in Crowborough and will be expected to travel to outlying areas around and within the Ashdown Forest, Groombridge, Wadhurst, and Mayfield.

What are the main responsibilities of the Community Sister/Charge Nurse?

The main responsibilities include coordinating and delegating patient care, applying advanced assessments for clinical care, developing treatment plans in conjunction with medical practitioners, enabling patients to be independent, and analyzing data to enhance clinical practice.

Is there an opportunity for professional development?

Yes, there are excellent training and development opportunities available to support your career growth.

Can I work part-time or flexible hours in this role?

Yes, supportive flexible working patterns such as part-time, flexi time, annualized hours, and flexi retirement options are available.

How does the organization support staff wellbeing?

The organization scored highly in the positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey for compassionate culture and leadership, and there are various staff wellbeing support initiatives in place.

Are there any community initiatives or networks available for staff?

Yes, there are thriving staff networks such as BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+, and Religion and Belief networks.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Tina Simmons, Operational Team Lead, via email at Tina.simmons@nhs.net or by phone at 07825 932917.

What types of services does the Trust provide?

The Trust is the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, offering essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Is there a focus on inclusive practices within the workplace?

Yes, the Trust is a Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader and is committed to creating inclusive workplaces.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Excellent care at the heart of the community.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2010
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of community-based healthcare services across Sussex, including nursing, therapy, and specialist care. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that supports people in their homes and communities, aiming to improve health outcomes and enhance well-being. Their purpose is to offer excellent community health services, promote independence, and integrate care to support patients' needs effectively.