Job overview

Level 9 Medical Ward looks after children and young people with a wide range of medical conditions including oncology, diabetes, respiratory conditions, mental health and cystic fibrosis.

The post holder will be a proficient clinical practitioner who will be able to lead, influence and deliver effective care. They will take charge of the ward caring for children and young people with nursing needs. They will have a responsibility for ensuring care is coordinated and resources are used, effectively. Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate patient care is received by the child, young person and their families/ carers whilst on the unit. Excellent, holistic and individualised nursing care will be delivered through assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating.  This will be in line with local, Trust wide and National policies, procedures, values and behaviours.  Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor student nurses, paediatric Nursery Nurses and Health Care Assistants. The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills which are age appropriate for the child and young person.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job include the daily running of the ward, supported by the ward manager and clinical educator whilst additionally taking own workload. The post holder will be expected to manage flow within the hospital, discharges and support junior members of the nursing team. Whilst also assisting the ward manager in audits, appraisals and sickness management, link role and deputy management.

The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital is a dedicated children's hospital located in Brighton overlooking the sea, next to the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The hospital has it's own Children's Emergency Department, HDU, surgical ward and specialist teams. 

Working for our organisation

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.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/