Sister / Charge Nurse - Band 6

Sister/Charge Nurse - 37.5 hours per week - Clinical Assessment Unit / Planned Treatment Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Clinical Assessment Team as a Sister/ Charge Nurse. This includes coordinating and delegating individual patient care by working across boundaries within secondary and social care settings.
As Charge Nurse based at Crawley Hospital, the post holder is to act as deputy for the Ward Manager, being responsible for general ward and staff management and safe delivery of quality patient care within their area., Clinical and patient care
1. Assesses patients, plans implements care, provides advice and maintains associated records
2. Works autonomously to manage a caseload of patients, acting as a lead assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating care for the designated clinical area
3. Ensure that nursing care is delivered within the unit and is compliant with legal, professional and organisational standards
4. To provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planned delivery and evaluation of individualised care
5. Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced clinical skills
6. Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the unit
7. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same
8. Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS plan and other relevant guidelines
9. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines
10. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals
11. Is wholly accountable for their practice in line with the NMC code and tales every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve their knowledge and professional competence, 1. Accountable for the direct delivery of care to patients attending Clinical assessment Unit. Responsible for assessing, treating and discharging or referral to other professionals.
2. Takes responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care. Leads and participates in Nursing and clinical audit in the Unit collecting and collating information as required
3. Responsible for the management of the Unit in the absence of the Clinical Lead, when required to do so, record and monitor sickness and to take corrective action where necessary. Participates in managing resources; human and material.
4. Ensures the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients. In conjunction with other senior nurses, ensures that an annual training needs of junior staff are being maintained, and which is communicated to the Clinical Lead.
5. Ensures evidence based innovative practice in the delivery of nursing care and supports others in the implementation of changes identified to improve care.
6. Ensures that all medical and emergency equipment is kept in a safe condition, regularly checked and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary.
7. To develop an understanding of the delegated budget for the unit, and participate in the procedure for ordering supplies within the agreed budget..
Main tasks
1. Exercises judgement in identifying, assessing and interpreting complicated conditions, where a range of options require consideration for the treatment and discharge planning for patients attending the clinical assessment unit .
2. Able to plan and organise a number of activities within the unit with regards to demand of the service and the allocation and re-allocation of staff to ensure clinical safety within the environment and for the discharge of patients
3. Ensures that all staff including temporary staff and students in the unit are aware of emergency procedures to follow.
4. Leads others in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients in the unit in accordance with departmental protocols prior to discharge home or transfer of the patient to another hospital
5. When necessary assists others in planning duty rotas to meet the requirements of the clinical area and the needs of the patients and takes into account skill mix requirements in relation to acuity and dependency.
6. With due regard to Risk Management policies and procedures, ensures that a safe environment for patients, relatives, carers and staff is maintained.
7. To be familiar with the Major Incident Policy, has the knowledge and skills to assist as directed within that plan, should the need arise.
8. To ensure provision of professional leadership and supervision to staff within own discipline and facilitation of appropriate professional leadership for other disciplines.
9. To act as role model for managing difficult and complex behaviours/situations treat others with care and compassion, demonstrate professionalism and uphold the Trust Values at all times.
At the heart of how we operate is our Trust values:
+ Compassionate Care
+ Working Together,
+ Achieving Ambitions
+ Delivering Excellence
Our values are fundamental to the high-quality care we provide to the people who need us. We are proud to be a community that cares, delivering our services as a team whilst supporting our employees as individuals.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer that actively promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an ethnically diverse heritage, those with disabilities, and individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is to grow a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our recruitment process is designed to support candidates who require reasonable adjustments and to accommodate the needs of applicants.
This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically, please ensure you check your emails, including your junk folder. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
+ Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support

+ Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
+ Excellent training and development opportunities
+ Research opportunities
+ Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
+ Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
+ Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
+ Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
+ Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
+ Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff