Junior Sister/Charge Nurse – Respiratory

Company: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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The post holder will work as part of a team to provide an effective, safe environment of care for individual patients, their relatives and carers. To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. To act as the designated deputy to the Ward Manager. To teach and supervise junior and unqualified staff and maintain a learning environment.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, skilled individual, with a passion for delivering respiratory care and be ready to join our dedicated established multi-disciplinary team, delivering acute respiratory nursing care for patients with a variety of respiratory conditions who might be receiving Non‑Invasive Ventilation (NIV), or have a chest drain sited. Our brand new respiratory unit is on “C9” in the Louisa Martindale Building and comprises of 20 side rooms, alongside an eight bedded ‘higher acuity ‘area, and will be linked to the respiratory specialist nursing services. This role requires a dynamic individual with relevant knowledge and clinical experience of excellent patient focused/ evidence based acute care.

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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026