Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term/Secondment)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7214961-JUN25-A
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Manager
Band 7
About our Trust
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.
Job overview
*** Fixed Term/Secondment Maternity Leave Cover for 1 Year***
An opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Band Seven Ward manager leading our paediatric medical ward.
The medical ward has 26 beds and admits children between the ages of 0-17 years with a variety of chronic conditions including CF, diabetes and epilepsy as well as those with acute episodes relating to viral infections, mental health presentations as well as having an open access policy for those with oncology diagnosis.
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.
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 ,as well as the paediatric matrons and other band seven ward managers within the Royal Alex.
Main duties of the job
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.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
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, 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.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- 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 recognised.
- 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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Children's)
- Previous experience in acute paediatrics
- Teaching and assessing (mentorship) Qualification
- Previous band six in an acute childrens area.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in ward management
- APLS
- Experience in paediatric oncology
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues .
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Phillips
- Job title
- Paediatric Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
- Extension: 62506
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