University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

View all our vacancies across our hospitals in Sussex. Search, find and apply for a job with us today. Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Location: Worthing Town, Worthing. Salary: £55,690 - £62,682 per annum (Yearly). Closing date: 16/12/:59. Together, we deliver excellent care throughout Sussex, building on more than 70 years of NHS expertise. At UHSussex we value diversity, inclusion and compassion, and we support staff through wellbeing programmes and flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Job overview This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route, subject to UKVI requirements, including a salary threshold of £25,000. Previous applicants need not apply. The Clinical Site Manager (CSM) is a senior clinical role with operational responsibility and accountability for patient pathways, ensuring timely and accurate inpatient flows, coordination of staffing out of hours and management of the hospital site. Main duties of the job Work with all teams to develop and improve Emergency Department (ED), emergency and elective inpatients' pathways, aiming to eradicate ED over crowding and reduce median discharge hours. Act as a role model for excellent clinical practice and standards of behaviour, promoting the Trust's values and behaviours. Serve as a senior clinical decision maker for patient flow when issues arise, supporting staff learning and development. Provide timely business intelligence and evidence to support decisions and empower staff. Escalate issues to appropriate people at the right time to maintain safe practice, covering clinical, operational, financial and reputational matters. People Management and Development Manage rosters, staff allocation, and contribute to budget reconciliation and workforce planning in line with e rostering processes. Provide visible and productive support on shifts, facilitating learning and acting as a patient advocate. Oversee root cause analysis of patient flow problems, leading change and system improvements. Attend mandatory training and pursue professional development in collaboration with the line manager. Communication & Service Delivery Maintain highly developed communication skills for liaison between departments and multi professional teams; constructively challenge standards as needed. Support daily operational and clinical decisions, engaging Divisional and Clinical Leads to maximise patient safety and resource efficiency. Enable robust operational plans that meet Trust standards and optimize capacity and flow. Person Professional Registration Registered nurse with NMC. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Experience & Qualifications Leadership and delegation skills. Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance. Evidence of service improvement techniques and patient benefit outcomes. Skills Exceptional verbal and written communication. Ability to manage difficult situations appropriately. Planning, prioritising and delegation capability. Managing multiple demands quickly. Co operation with multiple teams for information sharing. IT proficiency: Careflow, Symphony, Evolve, Panda, Bamboo, Health Roser, Microsoft Teams & Excel. Team building skills. People Management Experience leading a team with HR, sickness, disciplinary management. Use of policies and procedures to maintain equality. Motivating a team during difficult situations and after distressing incidents. Communicating difficult and sensitive information. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Championing diversity in previous roles. Important information for applicants Applicants should not use AI tools in applications. Providing genuine responses helps ensure a fair evaluation. Applications may close early due to high interest or a capped number of applications. Flexible working options can be discussed with the recruiting or line manager. All new employees will undergo DBS checks in line with the Rehabilitation of Offences Act 1975. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible roles. Visit the UK government website for details. For help with the application process, contact the nursing team at or the non nursing team at .

A public healthcare institution in Worthing seeks a Clinical Site Manager to oversee operational responsibilities, ensuring effective patient pathways and staffing coordination. Candidates must be registered nurses with significant leadership experience, demonstrating strong skills in communication and clinical governance. This role offers competitive remuneration and the opportunity for flexible working arrangements, alongside professional development and support in a collaborative environment.