Junior Sister

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

11d ago

Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Healthcare
6d left

AI generated summary

You need substantial orthopaedic experience, ward coordination skills, UK registration, knowledge of discharge processes, HR policies, and evidence of continuous development and championing diversity.
You will deliver patient care, manage ward operations, communicate effectively, mentor staff, oversee admissions and discharges, and ensure standards align with organizational objectives.

Requirements

Substantial orthopaedic experience
Experience of coordinating a ward
Evidence of continuous professional development
Good knowledge of discharge process
Understanding of HR policy and procedures
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

Address the needs of individuals to bring about improvement in the health and wellbeing of patients through the delivery of evidence-based care
Manages the ward on a regular basis, recognising and responding effectively to the changing nature of the workload.
Model excellent practice through effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
Articulate and discuss source of evidence on which care is based.
Articulate the decision making process underlying the management of own and others time and the patient workload.
Initiate and develop plans for health promotion with individuals involving parents/carers and multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrate involvement with the multi-disciplinary team.
Has knowledge of the needs of all Trauma and Orthopaedic patients and is able to communicate their needs to other members of the multi-disciplinary an multi-agency teams.
Liaises with specialist nurses and other disciplines at spoke hospitals to ensure high standards of care across the Region.
Recognition of organisational and clinical needs that may affect the area in which they work.
Initiates and maintains effective communication with others about the patients in their care.
Negotiate sensitively with patients, relatives and carers regarding care and discharge planning.
Behave in a consistent manner with patients, relatives and their carers, the multi-disciplinary team and the public.
Liaises with ward manager to manage sickness and staffing.
Liaise with site managers, bed managers and matrons to and multidisciplinary team regarding admissions, discharges and flow of patients between departments
Demonstrate use of IT skills to complete details of admission/discharge of patients using a computerised record system
Write precise, accurate and timely nursing records, reports and statements.
Listen actively and respond appropriately to information given.
Leads shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated to the team
Recognise when own and others behaviour is not acceptable and take action to address this effectively.
Provides constructive feedback to individuals and the team.
Responsible for maintaining own professional development and portfolio.
Attend statutory and mandatory training days as required by UHS.
Act as a mentor to all staff offering guidance, support and education (formal and informal).
Undertake further competence based training to enable development of role.
Participate in own appraisal, the appraisal of others and support staff in the setting of their Personal Development Plans.
Works towards achieving the trust objectives as laid out in the Nursing and Midwifery Strategy. Facilitate and support the clinical educator and support the development of other staff to undertake a link nurse role as designated by the Ward Manager.
Lead and delegate mandatory and other audit as required by the Trust
In conjunction with other clinical staff, sets, monitors and evaluates standards of care for patients in all areas.
Facilitate the cascading of information from other sources in the absence of the Ward Manager
Awareness of organisational structure and the function of the Directorate within the organisation.
Participation in and promote others participation in Trust wide forums as designated by the Sister
Prioritise care and delegate duties to others as appropriate ensuring they are supervised and mentored taking into account knowledge, skills and ability of others.
Maintain and raise awareness in others of the efficient use of all resources within the directorate
Develops and sustains effective partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and other agencies to process admissions/transfers and coordinate discharges in accordance with UHS policy.
Liaise effectively with colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team, the Ward manager and other departments to allow the timely management of patient throughput.

FAQs

What is the duration of the position being offered?

The position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of 12 months.

What is the pay scale for this Junior Sister position?

The salary for the Junior Sister position ranges from £37,338 to £44,962 per annum.

Is this role suitable for new nurses?

No, this role requires experienced nurses with substantial orthopaedic experience and experience of coordinating a ward.

What type of professional development opportunities are available?

The role offers guidance for continuous professional development and supports nursing staff in their own development plans.

Will I need to undergo a background check for this position?

Yes, this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working pattern for this position is full-time, covering a 7-day period.

Are there opportunities to mentor other staff in this role?

Yes, you will act as a mentor to other staff, offering guidance, support, and education, both formally and informally.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Applicants must have current UK professional registration and substantial experience in trauma and orthopaedics.

Is there a component of team leadership in this position?

Yes, the role includes responsibilities for prioritising care, delegating duties, and managing the ward on a regular basis.

Does the position involve collaboration with other healthcare agencies?

Yes, the role includes working in partnership with other agencies to ensure high standards of patient care are maintained.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare

Industry

10,001+

Employees

2021

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute trusts in the UK and provides a wide range of clinical services to people in West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, and parts of East Sussex. Our seven hospitals host more than 1.5 million outpatient appointments, A&E visits and surgery cases every year and employ nearly 20,000 staff.