Ward Manager

An opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Band 7 Unit Manager for Paediatric Critical Care Unit (Level 2). The Unit has 10 beds and admits children between the ages of 0-17 years with a variety of Acute and Chronic conditions .
+ Children requiring respiratory support in the form of high flow nasal cannula oxygen, CPAP and BIPAP for either a short period of time or for children who require long term ventilation support.
+ Acute management of complex abdominal or Orthopedic surgeries.
+ Acute and Chronic medical management of DKA, Asthma , metabolic emergences, sepsis, cardiac arrhythmias.
+ Stabilisation and preparation of PICU Retrievals .
In this position you will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, work with many different members of the MDT from a multitude of specialities and be pivotal in influencing the delivery of care to a large number of children who are admitted to the area. You will be working with and supporting the South Thames Pediatric Network (STPN) to develop and support Level 2 Critical Care across the Network., The Ward Manager will be an integral member of the divisional management team supporting the division in the delivery of all key performance targets. They will be accountable for the provision of effective professional nursing leadership and proactive resource management for the clinical area of their responsibility. As an experienced practitioner the post holder will be expected to focus on providing a clean environment for care, ensuring best practice in infection control, improving clinical care standards and treating patients with dignity and respect within the defined resource allocated., At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 - 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., · Leads and articulates clear standards of care for their clinical area including but not limited to; appropriate nurse-to-patient ratio, and acuity & dependency factors.
· Leads by example in the clinical setting maintaining professional behaviour and communications at all times.
· Demonstrates clinical competence in the specialty area they manage.
· Ensures there is an environment that provides caring and compassionate care in their area.
· Ensures their visibility in the clinical area, working with their team supervising and supporting nurses, mentoring band 6s to model the behaviour and standards expected.
· Proactively talks to patients and their relatives related to their medical condition, patient experience and discharge plans, to provide leadership and advocacy
· Ensures completion of Family & Friends survey reviews these scores and discusses them with the team to ensure improvements are made and good practice recognized.
· Effectively and empathetically responds to patient complaints including written responses and inclusive with team learning following the complaint.
· Demonstrates a leadership style that is consistent and congruent with empowerment
· Is responsible for the leading of care within their area to support the harm free care agenda at UHSussex.
· Provides nursing reports at Directorate meetings to highlight key areas of activity/ concern in their ward /clinical area
· Presents risks relevant to their clinical area at site Quality and Safety meetings
Important information for applicants
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.

Extensive experience in acute paediatrics is essential in this role as well as excellent communication skills the ability to decision make, be proactive and forward thinking. Alongside this being able to motivate and support staff is essential as well as having the ability to adapt to changing priorities. You will be supported by our paediatric education team ans paediatric matrons and other band seven.

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.