Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC / HCPC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently directly hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses. This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship. If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application. Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based on evidence based practice. To demonstrate excellence in ED Nursing skills and to be a source of knowledge for other junior staff. Undertake and document a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment and triage or the physical and social needs of the patient. Create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care. Influence and monitor standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines. Lead a team through the shift. Promote good working relationships with the nursing and medical teams, providing appropriate advice and support. To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Emergency Department. Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques Deputise for senior nurses in their absence. Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior nursing staff. Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details. We are looking for someone who will bring a positive attitude to the Trust and have a flexible approach to working. You must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to motivate and inspire the staff team and be a team worker. We receive a wide variety of Emergency patients, including Trauma, Medical/Surgical Admissions, Gynaecology, Maternity and Paediatrics. We have a dedicated Stroke service with specialised training and development available. We have a developing Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) run by our Emergency Nurse Practitioner/General Practitioners/ACP team who work closely with staff to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills in minor injury/illness management and treatment. We recognise that Mental Health is a challenge within ED and have a dedicated Mental Health Liaison team that work closely with ED and would welcome staff with experience of mental health or a dual trained qualification. We have also moved our paediatric department to another area within ED and are currently developing this area so it is a safe and secure environment to see and treat our paediatric patients. We are a supportive and encouraging department with close links to Brighton University and are supported by our dedicated Practice Development Nurse. We are keen to support new staff with a two week supernumerary induction and have a buddying and mentoring system to ensure that you settle in to your new role as smoothly as possible. Full and Part time hours available We look forward to meeting you and reading your application. If you would like to find out more through an informal visit we would love tointroduce you to our team and give you a tour of our department. Please call Harriet Reavley ED Matron 01243 788122 ext 32914