Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Band 6 Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse on Wittering Ward

Are you a passionate nurse ready to take the next step in your career? We’re excited to welcome a proactive and enthusiastic Band 6 Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse to our dedicated team at Wittering Ward. This 27-bed unit specializes in providing compassionate care to both male and female patients dealing with trauma and orthopaedic conditions.

Why This Role Stands Out

This position offers a fantastic chance for Band 5 nurses eager to build their leadership and management abilities while supporting the ward manager. If you’re already at Band 6, it’s a great opportunity to bring your expertise to our trauma and orthopaedics department. We’ll invest in your growth through tailored training sessions, ongoing mentorship from the ward manager, and collaboration with your peers to help you thrive.

We value a team player who brings energy to fostering strong relationships and upholds the highest levels of patient care, always putting those we serve first.

Key Responsibilities

In this hands-on role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering exceptional care. Here’s what you’ll focus on:

• Assessing patient needs, creating personalized care plans, and putting them into action, while analyzing data to track progress toward safe discharges.
• Collaborating with patients, families, senior nurses, and the wider team to pinpoint challenges and set achievable care goals.
• Prioritizing daily care tasks and adjusting plans based on evaluations and input from the multidisciplinary group.
• Supporting staff growth by organizing time for skill-building sessions in orthopaedic nursing.
• Working alongside the ward manager to coordinate with specialist doctors and consultants for optimal resource use.
• Safely administering medications and treatments in line with NMC standards and our trust’s medicine handling policies.
• Demonstrating expertise in managing critically ill patients and partnering with the care team to meet their complex needs.
• Keeping detailed records to ensure smooth transitions when patients move to other units.
• Completing discharge paperwork promptly and sharing necessary details with relevant organizations.
• Coordinating with nursing and admin colleagues to keep ward operations running efficiently.
• Partnering with the hospital discharge team to minimize patient stay lengths without compromising quality.
• Serving as a strong advocate for patients and their families throughout their journey.
• Regularly reviewing ward practices to confirm they align with our commitment to top-tier care standards.

About Us at UHSussex

At UHSussex, we celebrate diversity as a core strength that helps us provide Excellent Care Everywhere a value reflected in our Outstanding CQC rating for Caring. We want every team member to feel valued and empowered, drawing on your unique background to fuel our innovative environment. Our staff networks help dismantle obstacles, and we offer buddy programs for newcomers. As a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and Veteran Aware Trust, we’re committed to creating an inclusive space where everyone can excel.

Visa Sponsorship Details

This opportunity qualifies for visa sponsorship via the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. We can offer sponsorship only if you satisfy UKVI’s criteria, such as skill levels, salary requirements, and job-specific standards. For more details, check the official guidelines here.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Explore our Candidate Pack for additional insights.