About this role
Job summary
This role involves providing strong clinical leadership and acting as a role model to support and supervise nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care within a head and neck outpatient setting cross site. The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to service improvement, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, risk management, and clinical governance standards. Responsibilities include line management, staff development, training, and fostering a positive learning environment. The role also includes delivering and supporting nurse-led dressing clinics for post-operative skin cancer patients, providing specialist care, wound management, and patient education. Additionally, the post holder will support patients throughout their treatment pathway, assist in procedures and clinics, provide emotional support to patients and families, and ensure safe, efficient service delivery aligned with Trust policies and national standards
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.
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.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the Matron and workingalongside theDental Nurse Team Lead,facilitatethe running of the maxillofacial outpatient's department including the management of the team,which includeRegistered Nurses, Specialist DentalNurses, DentalNursesand Health Care Assistants.
To provide care and expert clinical skills in the nurse-led dressing clinicsfor post operative patients
To ensure the department provides a safe and clean environment for patients to be seen in. Oversee training for all staff. Work alongside members of the MDT in clinic.
Provide a patient-centred nursing service in the outpatient environment aiming to achieve the highestpossible standards of care delivery,in accordance withthe Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
Responsible fortheoperational line management of thenursingteam.Deputise for theOral andMaxillofacial Department(OMFS)in the absence of theMatron.
Develop the service within a collaborative framework.
Promote best clinical and professional practice within the standards of the NMC. Ensure smart and efficient use of resources.
Create andmaintainan environment whichfacilitateslearning, practicedevelopmentand research
Fullyparticipatein the promotion of health and education for patients and their families
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
In conjunction with the Matron and workingalongside theDental Nurse Team Lead,facilitatethe running of the maxillofacial outpatients department including the management of the team,which includeRegistered Nurses, Specialist DentalNurses, DentalNursesand Health Care Assistants.
To provide care and expert clinical skills in the nurse-led dressing clinicsfor post operative patients
To ensure the department provides a safe and clean environment for patients to be seen in. Oversee training for all staff. Work alongside members of the MDT in clinic.
Provide a patient-centred nursing service in the outpatient environment aiming to achieve the highestpossible standards of care delivery,in accordance withthe Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
Responsible fortheoperational line management of thenursingteam.Deputise for theOral andMaxillofacial Department(OMFS)in the absence of theMatron.
Develop the service within a collaborative framework.
Promote best clinical and professional practice within the standards of the NMC. Ensure smart and efficient use of resources.
Create andmaintainan environment whichfacilitateslearning, practicedevelopmentand research
Fullyparticipatein the promotion of health and education for patients and their families
Person Specification
Application form and interview Essential
Experience of carrying out wound care Evidence of professional development since qualification Excellent verbal and written skills Evidence of supporting a team Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles Ability to formulate a plan of care
Desirable
Experience of working in an outpatient setting. Experience with OMFS patients Nurse led dressing experience Wound care courses Experience of leading a team and development Experience of supporting staff with professional development and mandatory training
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address St Richards Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)