Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen in General Surgery Clapham ward and looking for a dynamic and motivated deputy ward sister/charge nurse with experience in General Surgery. The role of the post holder is to support the ward manager, and in their absence ensure the effective management of Clapham Ward at Worthing General Hospital. In addition the post holder will provide clinical and professional leadership within this area, ensuring an effective, quality service with responsibility for patient safety and standards of care. To practice and act in accordance with NMC code of conduct and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.,

• Provide high quality leadership for the nursing team and support the ward manager to ensure quality and safety is prioritised in the clinical area . Supporting staff and patient experience.
• Provide high quality evidence based clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust Values and in accordance with professional regulations.
• Work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community.
• To act as a role model communicating in line with the Trust Values, to patients, carers and the staff at all times.
• Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities recognising and working within the limits of your competence.
• Take every opportunity to continue to maintain and develop your own practice.
• Facilitate students and others to develop their competence throughsupervision, teaching and role modelling.
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 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.

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK'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 ourPatient 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.