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Worthing Hospital Ward profiles Medicine Division
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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE FOR THE ELDERLY (DOME)
SPECIALIST MEDICINE
EMERGENCY
WARD
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Barrow Ward 3 - 4 Becket Ward 5 - 6 Botolphs Ward Stroke Unit
7 - 8
Broadwater Ward Ortho Geriatrics
9 - 10
Buckingham Ward 11 - 12 Ditchling Ward 13 - 14 Durrington Ward 15 - 16
WARD
PAGE NUMBER
Burlington Ward Haematology & Oncology
17 – 18
Castle Ward Endocrinology
19 -20
Courtlands Ward Cardiology
21 -22
Eartham Ward General Medicine
23 - 24
Eastbrook Ward Respiratory
25 - 26
Erringham Ward Gastroenterology
27 -28
WARD
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Emergency Floor 29 -30
INDEX PAGE
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BARROW WARD
Ward Sister: Debby Wolf - [email protected]
Deputy Ward Sister: Shirley Paul - [email protected]
Deputy Ward Manager: Rodell Javier- [email protected]
Deputy Ward Sister: Peta Rowlatt-Harrod - [email protected]
Deputy Ward Sister: Lilibeth Castillo - [email protected]
Barrow Ward Level 1 East Wing Worthing Hospital Worthing BN11 2DH Telephone: 01903 205111 Extension: 86016 / 86107 /86103
Barrow Ward is a 38 bedded Department of Medicine Care of the Elderly Ward that specialises in elderly medicine. It provides high quality care to patients with many medical conditions including heart failure, stroke, dementia, diabetes, renal failure and liver disease. We promote good team work and offer supportive mentoring. We demonstrate a positive attitude to the supervision of learners working on the Ward.
The ward’s philosophy is to look after our patients with skill, kindness and compassion, and to provide our staff with a strong team support network in which they can achieve, and develop, and gain a variety of skills and abilities.
Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer staff excellent training, support and progression potential, making this an excellent place to work.
The directorate will support any successful candidate to develop professionally through relevant Post-Registration courses such as AIMs, sage and thyme, ILS etc. The ward also offers training to healthcare assistants to expand their knowledge and skills.
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The Barrow team is comprised of committed and dedicated Consultants and Senior and Junior Nurses. The ward is also supported by an enthusiastic and established multidisciplinary team comprising pharmacists, occupational and physiotherapists and a discharge co-ordinator. It seeks dynamic and motivated nurses that are enthusiastic team players. If you think that you have some experience which you consider could be translated to this ward environment, if you are kind and caring (and you believe you meet our expectations then please apply) because we are friendly and passionate team who look forward to you joining us.
Barrow ward Sister Debby won employee of the month in November 2015 and was presented the award at the Trusts’ annual Star Awards ceremony.
Applicants seeking Full Time and Part Time positions will be considered. So if you are willing to go the extra mile to make patients feel important and you always ensure that your colleagues are valued and an integral part of the team then we would like you to apply now.
-The Barrow Team-
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Acute Medicine For The Older Person Ward Sister- Andrea Kersey- [email protected] Deputy Ward Sister- Susan Grace- [email protected]
Becket Ward Level 1 East Wing Worthing Hospital Worthing BN11 2DH Telephone: 01903 205111 Extension: 84718/84880
Becket ward provides care for very frail patients with multiple medical conditions associated with the ageing process. Our aim is to provide individualised, holistic care which may include end of life care. We are situated in a modern building providing bright modern facilities including wet rooms and toilet facilities in each bay and cubicle. We have 22 beds and consisting of 4 bays and 3 cubicles.
We work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and specialist nurses to enhance the quality of care delivered and effectively manage complex discharge planning. We strive to have excellent communication with the patients and their carers.
Becket ward prides itself on having an excellent and friendly team spirit, working together where all staff members feel supported by their colleagues and are valued. The ward strives to achieve excellent standards of patient care incorporating initiatives such as the productive ward. We actively promote the Trust’s vision of ‘Care and Compassion’ in all that we do.
BECKET WARD
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All staff are encouraged to contribute to the development of the ward and are recognised for this. We provide a safe supportive learning environment as acknowledged in a recent University Audit of student feedback.
Becket ward offers diverse learning opportunities to new staff looking to build on their professional skills and knowledge in a supportive setting. To promote this we encourage staff to attend courses or study days as part of their further development. We also provide opportunities for training in all band five competencies which are achievable within the ward setting and also give support to those undertaking the ‘Cornerstone Programme’.
The ward has been involved in introducing the Patient First program and this has enabled the staff to introduce new initiatives into the ward which has helped to improve patient care. We hold daily improvement huddles which are aimed at improving the patient experience and staff satisfaction. The whole multi-disciplinary team are involved in this.
This extract was written very recently by a relative of a patient we cared for.
‘To all the staff on Becket ward, with heart- felt thanks and gratitude for the care and kindness shown to my mum and to me during mum’s final days. I shall never forget the devotion to duty, the caring attitude and the tenderness displayed by every single member of staff. Please know that I appreciate and admire you all’.
-The Becket Ward Team-
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BOTOLPHS WARD STROKE UNIT
Ward Sister: Johanne Midgley [email protected] Deputy Ward Sister: Amanda Collingwood Prince [email protected] Deputy Ward Sister: Mellissa Pre [email protected] Deputy Ward Sister: Gemma Catibog [email protected] Deputy Ward Sister: Maria Tugba [email protected] Botolphs Ward First Floor, East Wing Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH Telephone: 01903 205111 Extension: 84628
Botolphs ward is a 28 bedded specialist unit comprising of 2 five bedded bays, 2 six bedded bays, I three bedded bay and 3 side rooms. The unit is dedicated to the care of Stroke patients in the Acute and Rehabilitation stage.
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We are proud in our skill and knowledge in undertaking stroke thrombolysis 24hrs a day, 7 days a week for the whole of West Sussex. Each member of our nursing staff has undergone specialised training in the specialised care of the Stroke patient and we work using a multidisciplinary approach. Our MDT team compromises stroke consultants, doctors, specialised nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians, speech and language and social workers that all bring to the unit a unique set of skills.
Our patients and relatives describe the staff as “Brilliant and dedicated with expertise care” S.L. “The standard of professionalism of the whole team is high” J.S. “The treatment our dad received was first class”. J.R. Botolphs ward is a welcoming and supportive ward that treats every new member individually. We ensure that time is spent with all members of the MDT team and that specialised training is provided. You will gain many numerous nursing skills from looking after the acutely ill patient through to the rehabilitation stage and end of life care.
We are all very proud of our ward and love having new people that share our dedication and passion for those patients that have had a stroke. We welcome new ideas and new knowledge to help us improve our care further for our patients.
• Ward Sister nominated for Trust Star Awards 2017 • Won Star Award for Innovation Of The Year 2016 • Proud winners STAR awards for ‘Excellence’ 2015 • Proud winners of last years ‘Proud to Care’ • We are now 7th in the U.K for the best performing Stroke Unit • Achieving SILVER accreditation ward status • Proud to be chosen to lead and implement our ‘Patient First’ programme • Continuing determination and perseverance on the ward • Continue to strive to achieve the best care • Continually educating and teaching our staff • Ensure all our nurses and HCA’s are link nurses for varying subjects and empower them to
share their knowledge • Continue to make improvements on teamwork • Proud of our compassion and kindness to each other and our patients • Maintain a clutter free ward • Continue to strive to improve ward working systems • Ensure we operate the protected meal time policy and our whole team participate in
administration. Please come and join our dynamic team and be a part of ensuring we continue to provide the best stroke care for our patients!
The Botolphs Ward Team
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BROADWATER WARD
Medicine for the Elderly, Specialising in Post-Operative fractured Neck of Femur Pathway.
Ward Sister: Carmina Montefrio [email protected]
Deputy Ward Manager: Jim Blackburn [email protected]
Deputy Ward Sister: Sherille Ma Abion [email protected]
Broadwater Ward, Level 1 West Wing, Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH 01903 205111 Ext 85797 /85798
Broadwater ward is a 22 bedded Care of the Elderly Medical ward with focus on caring for patients recovering following a fractured neck of femur. Broadwater Ward specialises in the Post-operative care of Fractured Neck of Femur using integrated care pathways, providing rehabilitation services for patients 24 hours post operatively until discharge. The hip fracture care pathway was independently reported on by Professor Moran in 2013 who expressed that;
“Western Sussex is an exemplar of good practice: If you were to write a textbook on current best practice in hip fracture care, the Western Sussex model would be it. The care pathway focuses on the needs of these elderly patients and has produced significant improvements in the quality of care, length of stay and mortality since its Introduction.”
At 2015 NICE Quest initiative for falls prevention Broadwater ward was commended for reducing its falls rate by over 50% in the previous 12 months, and this has resulted in their successful “Baywatch” being rolled out to other wards throughout the Trust and the UK. The ward has 3 bays of 5 and 6 patients and 4 cubicles. The ward has recently been extended to flex an additional 11 beds during winter escalation. The ward therefore has 2 deputy ward managers and additional staff within its establishment to accommodate this escalation. Broadwater ward is situated at Worthing Hospital, which is part of the Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Should you be successful you will work within a specialised area, providing high quality care to patients with a fractured neck of femur and therefore will be expected to take on extended roles associated with the specialism. We promote good team work and offer supportive mentoring. We demonstrate a positive attitude to the supervision of learners working on the Ward.
The ward’s philosophy is to look after our patients with skill, kindness and compassion, and to provide our staff with a strong team support network in which they can achieve, and develop, and gain a variety of skills and abilities. Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer staff excellent training, support and progression potential, making this an excellent place to work. The directorate will support any successful candidate to develop professionally through relevant Post-Registration courses. The Trust additionally has a practise development team to assist in the nurses’ developmental needs.
In 2016 the Ward were runners up in the Trust star Awards for their work in falls prevention. We are a highly motivated team who work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team which aim together to provide a speedy recovery and good experience for the patient whilst they are hospital. The Broadwater team is comprised of committed and dedicated Consultants, Senior and Junior Nurses working with an enthusiastic and established multidisciplinary team comprising of pharmacists, occupational and physiotherapists and a discharge co-ordinator. This team work closely together to optimise patient care and rehabilitation with the aim to getting patients back to their pre fractured mobility and independence.
We are highly motivated and are seeking dynamic and motivated nurses that are enthusiastic team players. If you think that you have some experience which you consider could be translated to this ward environment, if you are kind and caring (and you believe you meet our expectations then please apply) because we are a friendly and passionate team who look forward to you joining us. Applicants seeking Full Time and Part Time positions will be considered.
So if you are willing to go the extra mile to make patients feel important and you always ensure that your colleagues are valued and an integral part of the team then we would like you to apply now. Please contact us if you would like to visit or learn more about Broadwater Ward, we look forward to hearing from you.
-Broadwater Ward-
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BUCKINGHAM WARD
Ward Sister: Lynda Naftel [email protected]
Deputy Sister: Mildred Puno [email protected]
Deputy Sister: Jenny Cabe [email protected]
Level 1 West Wing Worthing Hospital Worthing BN11 2DH 01903 205111 Ext. 85501/85500
Buckingham ward is a 22 bedded ward. It has 3 X 6 bedded rooms and 4 cubicles. The ward has recently been extended to flex an additional 11 beds during winter escalation. We are an acute medical ward for the elderly. We also look after medically ill patients, many with complex medical issues. We work as a multidisciplinary team and value all members of the team. We have a special interest in Palliative care and dementia care and the ward has been furnished with dementia needs in mind. We work as a team to achieve high standards of care. We undertake complex discharges trying to ensure all social aspects are addressed before patients leave the ward.
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The Buckingham Team is comprised of committed and dedicated Consultants, Senior and Junior Nurses who ensure we give holistic care to each individual who comes onto our ward. We are a dedicated diverse team who have worked together for some time. This has allowed us to develop a strong working relationship and an understanding of our common objectives. The ward is also supported by an enthusiastic and established multidisciplinary team comprising pharmacists, occupational and physiotherapists and a discharge co-ordinator. We are seeking dynamic and motivated nurses that are enthusiastic team players.
The Ward has a weekly ‘music in healthcare’ afternoon for its patients by Wishing Well Musicians, and patients are encouraged to participate in singing and playing musical instruments. Additionally a weekly lunch club in held in association with the dementia team whereby patients join together for lunch.
In 2017 the ward was nominated for a Trust Star Award for its teamwork, and the Ward Sister Lynda nominated for her care and compassion.
The ward’s philosophy is to look after our patients with skill, kindness and compassion, and to provide our staff with a strong team support network in which they can achieve, and develop, and gain a variety of skills and abilities. Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer staff excellent training, support and progression potential, making this an excellent place to work. The directorate will support any successful candidate to develop professionally through relevant Post-Registration courses. If you think that you have some experience which you consider could be translated to this ward environment, if you are kind and caring (and you believe you meet our expectations then please apply) because we are a friendly and passionate team who look forward to you joining us.
We are happy for anyone wanting further information to contact us to come and visit the ward.
Buckingham Team
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DITCHLING WARD
Ward Sister: Evelyn Beattie [email protected]
Deputy Ward Sister: Jonalyn Palada [email protected]
Level 3 West Wing Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH 01903 205111 Ext: 85362 / 84610 / 85790 / 85294
Ditchling Ward is a 24 bedded ward comprising of 4 six bedded bays, specialising in caring for the medically unwell patient and care of the older adult. We are an enthusiastic and proactive team of nurses delivering high standards of care.
Should you be successful you will work within a specialised area, providing high quality care to patients with a variety of medical illnesses including Chronic airways disease, Asthma, Heart Failure , Stroke, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s and more, and therefore will be expected to take on extended roles associated with the specialism. We promote good team work and offer supportive mentoring. We demonstrate a positive attitude to the supervision of learners working on the Ward.
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The ward’s philosophy is to look after our patients with skill, kindness and compassion, and to provide our staff with a strong team support network in which they can achieve, and develop, and gain a variety of skills and abilities. Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer staff excellent training, support and progression potential, making this an excellent place to work. The directorate will support any successful candidate to develop professionally through relevant Post-Registration courses.
The nurses on Ditchling Ward are friendly, approachable and at all times professional. We work closely with each other and with other members of the multidisciplinary team ensuring excellent communication. Upon joining the nursing team on Ditchling Ward you will be supported by senior members of the existing nursing team. Your assigned mentor will encourage you to develop and expand upon your existing skills. You will receive regular feedback from your mentor in relation to your progress and development requirements. The Ward is currently working on Patient First initiatives ‘Where Better Never Stops’.
The Ditchling Team is comprised of committed and dedicated Consultants, Senior and Junior Nurses. The ward is also supported by an enthusiastic and established multidisciplinary team comprising of pharmacists, occupational and physiotherapists and a discharge co-ordinator. We are seeking dynamic and motivated nurses that are enthusiastic team players. If you think that you have some experience which you consider could be translated to this ward environment, if you are kind and caring (and you believe you meet our expectations then please apply) because we are a friendly and passionate team who look forward to you joining us.
Extracts From Patient Thank You Letters • “I WOULD RECOMMEND THE WARD, EFFICIENT NURSES. • TREATED WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT” • “MY WIFE RECEIVED EXCELLENT END OF LIFE CARE AND WERE SUPPORTED BY
THE STAFF” • TREATED WITH KINDNESS AND COMPASSION. • IMPRESSED WITH THE ATTITUDES OF STAFF • LOOKED AFTER BY A COMMITTED AND PROFESSIONAL TEAM.
Applicants seeking Full Time and Part Time positions will be considered. So if you are willing to go the extra mile to make patients feel important and you always ensure that your colleagues are valued and an integral part of the team then we would like you to apply now. If you are interested in working here, please feel free to contact us if you wish to visit the ward to have a look around.
Ditchling Ward Team
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DURRINGTON WARD
Ward sister: Alma Depena [email protected]
Deputy Ward Sister: Earl Leonardia [email protected]
Deputy Ward Sister: Eilyne Munoz [email protected]
Third Floor, West Wing Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH 01903 205111 Ext 85507/85506
Durrington Ward is a 23 bedded mixed Adult Acute Elderly Care Ward recently refurbished to provide a dementia friendly environment. We provide care for very frail patients with multiple medical conditions associated with the ageing process. Our aim is to provide individualised, holistic care and this may include end of life care.
A multidisciplinary approach is embraced to ensure that an expert range of skills and knowledge are implemented to provide high standards of patient care, whilst in the hospital and after discharge. The multidisciplinary team involve the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Dietitians, Social Workers, Discharge Co-ordinators, Dementia team specialist, Medical Doctors and Nursing Staff. We aim to establish a good rapport with all members of the team, patients and their relatives.
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As a team, we aim to provide a therapeutic environment to ensure a speedy and safe recovery of our patients. We promote optimal quality of life, alleviation of suffering and when necessary allow the patient to die with respect and dignity. Families and relatives are encouraged to be involved in patient care and are invited to do so. We support patients and relatives by keeping them informed and providing assistance when making difficult choices.
The ward has been involved in introducing the Patient first program and this has enabled the staff to introduce new initiatives into the ward which has helped to improve patient care. We hold daily improvement huddles which are aimed to improve the patient experience and staff satisfaction. The whole multi-disciplinary team are involved in this.
This extract was written by a relative of a patient we cared for.
‘They all showed such compassion, kindness and empathy. The nursing staffs’ concern for my husband is I supposed expected but they were just as concerned for my wellbeing.’
We are happy for anyone wanting further information to contact us to come and visit the ward. The Durrington Team
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BURLINGTON WARD
Acute General Medicine with subspecialties of Renal and haematology
Ward Sister: Leo White [email protected]
Deputy Ward Sister: Lorraine Wilson [email protected]
Deputy Ward Sister: Carol Slater [email protected]
1st Floor East Wing Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH 01903 205111 Ex 84829 / 84834
We are currently a silver accredited ward
Burlington is a mixed gender ward encompassing 18 beds, this includes 3 bays of 4 beds and a 2 bedded bay, and in addition we have 3 isolation cubicles. Bays are sub divided into male and female bays dependent on demand. On Burlington ward we share the trusts vision and values; we care about our patients, quality, safety, the future, serving local people, about improvement and to be stronger together. We strive to deliver the highest standards of care within medicine and predominantly specialise in renal, oncology and haematology although we are classified as a general medical ward.
Our shifts are 07.30-20.00, 07.30-18.00, 17.30-00.00, and 19.30-08.00.
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Our nurses are innovative and hold many extended skills including cannulation, venepuncture, administration of chemotherapy and mentorship modules. They also facilitate the out of hour’s chemotherapy helpline service by holding a triage bleep and completing telephone triage assessment. The clinical area is a very varied and challenging but in contrast it provides a range of skills and knowledge development.
Our team is multicultural and we all respect diversity, we are a friendly, welcoming and supportive team who are praised for our inclusion and team working ethic, colleagues praise our commitment, compassion, competence and courage which has facilitated services to change to enhance service delivery. We support each other in reflection which maintains effective working relationships and prevents stress or burnout; we also actively promote social events to enhance professional relations.
We are extremely proud of the mentors on the ward and the learning opportunities available; we offer a much supported induction programme. We support ongoing development including Staff Nurse Rotation and Cornerstone Programme for new and newly qualified staff, post professional accredited modules, and in house chemotherapy competency with the opportunity to rotate within our medical day case unit. We actively encourage any nurse coming to work here to develop and do further training to ensure they progress to their potential. We are keen to maintain the student allocations within the ward and are increasing our sign off mentor numbers to support final placement and return to practice students.
Staff Testimonials
‘you are all wonderful, you have been so lovely and I want to say thank you very much, thank you for all the support and guidance you have given me, I really appreciate all the teaching and knowledge I have gained from you all, I am sad to leave but have really enjoying working on the ward as part of my rotation’
‘ Thank you so much for being so kind and welcoming, I have learnt so much from each and every one of you and will never forget what a fantastic ward this is’
‘ I am an agency nurse who works all over the hospital but I particularly like to work on Burlington because the staff are very supportive and willing to teach and support me, sharing their new knowledge’
‘I am a new staff nurse in the trust and chose to work on Burlington Ward due to its good reputation. Since starting I have felt welcomed and supported by all staff’
If you are committed, compassionate and caring, with the desire to learn new skills, then Burlington is the place for you, in exchange we will provide excellent preceptorship, a warm, friendly and supportive environment.
We look forward to hearing from you,
The Burlington Team
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CASTLE WARD
Acute General Medicine and Endocrinology
Ward Manager: Peter Murphy [email protected]
Deputy Ward Sister: Mara Martins Morgando [email protected]
Deputy Ward Sister: Liane Seymour [email protected]
East Wing 2nd Floor Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH 01903 205111 Ex 85668 / 85750
We are a 26 bedded ward, of 4 bays of 5 / 6 patients and 3 isolation rooms. On Castle, we provide an exceptionally high standard of care for a wide variety of conditions encompassing; Diabetes, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Neurology and vascular. Although we do not specialise in one particular field of medicine, the variety keeps the job very interesting and provides the opportunity to gain a wide ranging knowledge of each chronic condition.
Castle Ward is located on the 2nd floor of the East Wing. Castle is a silver accredited Ward. In 2017 The Ward has been nominated as team of the year in The Trust’s Star Awards, nominated for their hard work throughout the year and great team working. Our team is highly praised by their multidisciplinary colleagues as being enthusiastic, problem solving and proactive. We boast a genuinely friendly and internationally diverse staff group. We actively encourage ward social events to promote teambuilding, and stress management.
We are extremely proud of the learning opportunities available on the ward and are supportive of ongoing development through accessing the Staff Nurse Rotation and Cornerstone Programme for new and newly qualified staff. We actively encourage any nurse coming to work here to develop and do further training. We are keen to promote the student allocations within the ward and in the process of training new mentors to facilitate this role.
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Testimonials
‘I have worked with this team for 18 months before that I worked on temporary staffing for 1 year. I worked many shifts on a variety of wards within the hospital but always liked this particular team, so endeavoured to book as many shifts as I could there. I always found the staff very welcoming; everyone always works as a team and willing to help each other whenever they can.
The ward managers are always on top of all the training so all staff has opportunities to not only complete mandatory training but also encouraged to go on study days of your own choice.
You are involved in ideas for improving the ward and we have regular meetings where we can discuss any ideas or issues we may have. I feel that it is a very happy, lively ward. Staff morale is good and everyone gets along. This all goes towards our patients having great care and as good a stay in hospital as they possibly can.
I would highly recommend our ward as a great ward to work on!!’ K. DAVY HCA
‘As an OT working around the hospital, I can honestly say that this is an exceptional ward regarding enthusiasm and I feel very supported within my role in the MDT. They are a brilliant team to work with.’ E. GREEN OT
‘The ward work as a team and you can tell this as they know their patients and know processes. They are all very proactive and organised. It is a pleasure to work with such a proactive and organised ward team.’ J. WILTON SW
If you feel the need for a change, like the diversity our ward offers and want to be part of a strong and energetic team, then Castle Ward is the place for you!! For anyone wanting further information please email or call us for an informal visit.
We look forward to meeting you.
-Castle Team-
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COURTLANDS WARD
Ward Sister: Pam Whitmarsh- Everiss [email protected] Deputy Ward Sister: Lisa Baker [email protected] Deputy Ward Sister: Maria Bulosan [email protected] Deputy Ward Sister: Danna Jaravata [email protected] Deputy Ward Sister: Rindai Mbirimi [email protected] Deputy Ward Sister: Marion Ramos [email protected] Deputy Ward Sister: Esther Towner [email protected]
Courtlands Ward Level 2 West Wing Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH 01903 205111 Ext 85242 /84648
Courtlands ward is a silver accredited, 17 bedded Cardiology ward consisting of 10 monitored CCU beds, 1 cubicle and a 6 bedded bay. It is situated next to the Cardiac Catheter lab that works closely with the ward.
Should you be successful you will work within a specialised area, providing high quality care to patients with a variety of cardiac conditions including heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, valve disease and endocarditis. Working within this specialty you will be expected to take on extended roles associated with the specialism.
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The ward’s philosophy is to look after our patients with skill, kindness and compassion, and to provide our staff with a strong team support network in which they can achieve, and develop, and gain a variety of skills and abilities. Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer staff excellent training, support and progression potential, making this an excellent place to work. The directorate will support any successful candidate to develop professionally through relevant Post-Registration courses. We promote good team work and offer supportive mentoring. We also demonstrate a positive attitude to the supervision of learners working on the Ward.
The Courtlands team is comprised of committed and dedicated Consultants and Senior and Junior Nurses. The ward is also supported by an enthusiastic and established multidisciplinary team comprising pharmacists, occupational and physiotherapists and a discharge co-ordinator. We are seeking dynamic and motivated nurses that are enthusiastic team players. If you think that you have some experience which you consider could be translated to this ward environment, if you are kind and caring and you believe you meet our expectations then please apply because we are a friendly and passionate team who look forward to you joining us.
Applicants seeking Full Time and Part Time positions will be considered.
So if you are willing to go the extra mile to make patients feel important and you always ensure that your colleagues are valued and an integral part of the team then we would like you to apply now and we look forward to meeting you.
Please feel free to contact The Ward if you require any further information.
Courtlands Ward
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EARTHAM WARD
General Medicine, Renal, Respiratory and Heart Failure
Ward Sister: Samantha Jackson [email protected]
Deputy Ward Sister: Grace Camfield [email protected]
Eartham Ward, West Wing Fourth Floor Worthing Hospital, Worthing BN11 2DH 01903 205111 EXT 85518 / 85519
Eartham ward is a medical ward that has patients predominantly with heart failure, Renal and respiratory conditions, but also cares for patients with liver disease, renal disease, and other cardiac conditions. The ward is on the top floor of the West wing and has beautiful views of the South Downs and the sea. It is a Nurse led discharge ward.
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We hold the Gold cert for not acquiring a hospital pressure sore for 3 consecutive years. We actively work towards improving standards of care working with the patient first programme. We are a PFIS Ward and hold daily Improvement huddles. Ward Sister received a Star Award in 2013 and was nominated in 2014.We pride ourselves on end of life care. We have Ambassadors for the Trust on the Ward and recently trialled a Bed Turn Around programme that we demonstrated at the Trust yearly conference that has now been rolled out around the Trust.
You will be supported through a preceptorship programme and have an allocated preceptor. You will be joining a ward who works together along with the MDT team to improve standards of care. We pride ourselves on bringing new initiatives to the ward to enable us to build on the patient First programme where BETTER NEVER STOPS.
Letter from a relative: - ‘Dear Sister Jackson and staff on Eartham. On behalf of the family we would like to thank you all for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Margaret during her stay with you. It was so comforting and reassuring to know she was in such caring hands in her last days. We cannot praise you all highly enough.’
We are happy for anyone wanting further information to contact us to come and visit the ward.
Eartham Ward Team
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EASTBROOK WARD
Respiratory Medicine Emma Young- Ward Manager [email protected] Lynette Simpson -Deputy Sister [email protected] Fay Jenkinson-Folan [email protected] Mae Alcalde [email protected] Level 4 West Wing Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH 01903 205111 Ext 85541/85514/85542
Exciting Opportunities And Developments For Trained Registered Nurses with an interest in Respiratory Nursing
• A full development plan has been designed to help any successful candidate to gain the knowledge, skills and experience to work in this specialist area.
• The 18 month programme includes completion of relevant competencies supported by educational activities and study days on respiratory assessment, caring for tracheostomies and attending the AIMS course.
• A variety of experiential learning will be offered including working with the outreach team, a visit to the Lane Fox unit at St Thomas’ Hospital, London, and working with a respiratory specialist nurse. As part of the development role within the 18 month programme there will be a secondment to work on critical care. This would help consolidate learning from the ward and support further development when returning to the respiratory ward.
• Once the 18 month programme has been completed the opportunity will be given to attend the respiratory and mentorship module at Brighton University. This will then open up the prospects to apply for promotion within the respiratory ward.
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Eastbrook is a 23 bedded medical respiratory ward admitting general medical patients, primarily with a variety of acute and chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD, Asthma, TB, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, which may require basic respiratory support. Advanced treatments offered on Eastbrook include non-invasive ventilation, once it has been initiated by the medical matrons, chest drains and Optiflow.
With the support from the outreach team it is a designated ward for the safe care of tracheostomies and laryngectomies ensuring both patients and staff are adequately supported.
Chest drains are sited in the pleural room on Eastbrook by the medical team and supervised by the respiratory nurses. The nursing care of the chest drain will continue on Eastbrook ward only
There’s an MDT approach from consultant, respiratory nurse specialist, experienced nurses and allied health care professionals.
Teaching and support is provided by the outreach team, respiratory nurse specialist and the ward sister. This dynamic ward also utilises IT technology with electronic patient observations and prescribing, with plans in the near future to implement ‘evolve’ a paper free electronic patient records. The team are committed to providing high quality care and are supportive to junior staff to allow them to develop their knowledge and skills and gain competence in a variety of specialist respiratory interventions.
You will work alongside a fantastic team, with everyone from the housekeeping staff to the consultants all working together to provide a high standard of patient care. You will gain a variety of skills and knowledge in respiratory diseases and their treatments many specialists to Eastbrook only.
There will be opportunities to work alongside specialist respiratory nurses, consultants, outreach team, members of the multidisciplinary team and be a part of a friendly and supportive team to develop and enhance your skills.
We are happy for anyone wanting further information to contact us to come and visit the ward.
Eastbrook Ward
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ERRINGHAM WARD
Gastroenterology
Ward Sister – Tamaris Ayles - [email protected]
Deputy Sister – Clare Spencer - [email protected]
Deputy Sister - Susan Johnston - [email protected]
4TH Floor West Wing Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH 01903 205111 Ext 85510 / 85509
Erringham Ward is a 23 bed acute medical ward specialising in Gastroenterology. We have 3 bays consisting of 6 patients in each, together with 5 cubicles. Erringham ward also runs an elective clinic seeing patients undergoing biologic treatment, ascitic drainage as well as other day case infusions. Erringham Ward is located on the 4th floor of the West Wing of Worthing Hospital consisting of panoramic views of Worthing and surrounding area. Erringham Ward has been recently refurbished making it a highly productive and organised environment.
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Teamwork, communication, links with other multidisciplinary teams and a highly inviting and welcoming environment, make Erringham Ward special, where staff work together as a team all contributing to excellent patient care. Senior nurses actively support and encourage learning and development of key skills and qualities to develop highly competent and knowledgeable nurses in delivery of professional care and conduct.
Erringham Ward is a superb learning environment having links with endoscopy, an alcohol liaison nurse, irritable bowel disease nurse, dieticians and discharge co-ordinators. We provide many opportunities to develop and enhance your key skills through training and further courses. We have an established and committed ward team that support, encourage, depend, and motivate each other to provide the excellent care expected from our patients and family.
A letter from a patient’s mother:
‘I just felt I had to write to you to congratulate all the staff on Erringham ward at Worthing hospital. I cannot begin to explain how kind and helpful all the staff have been on the ward at what has obviously been a very stressful time for our family. The ward clerk Jan the oracle of the ward has been superb in helping with any queries we had, she also is so organised things just gets done she facilitates. Essentially, the whole ward works as a committed team and as a teacher I really understand the importance and benefit of this. Ward sisters such as Tammy and Clare along with the staff nurses who are so professional and make sure they communicate with the patients checking their emotional wellbeing, along with administering excellent nursing care.
In addition to the wonderful nursing staff the ward could not run effectively without the superb Healthcare assistants who always again have time to answer any questions and go the extra mile like getting nice yoghurts to tempt someone with a low appetite, arranging wheelchairs for fresh air breaks outside. Small acts of kindness like this really make Erringham Ward have such a welcoming feel to it. The Healthcare assistants have all been so supportive and kind’.
We are happy for anyone wanting further information to contact us to come and visit the ward. Erringham Ward Team
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THE EMERGENCY FLOOR WORTHING HOSPITAL
Emergency Floor Senior Staff
Matron: Laura Finch [email protected]
Ward Sister: Ann Sherman [email protected]
Ward Manager: James Walker [email protected]
Ward Sister: Amy Huntley [email protected]
Please contact us if you want to have an informal tour of the department or for further information by email or by calling us on:-
01903 205111 Extension 85063 / 85431
The Emergency Floor is a new £6 Million unit. One of only 4 in the UK. The 67-bedded department which caters for most adult patients referred for emergency treatment by GPs or direct from A&E.
Located over 4 Zones, A, B, C & D
Zone A
Ambulatory Care: - Run by a Band 6 nurse and senior Doctor. A significant proportion of patients are admitted and treated without the need for an overnight stay in the Emergency Floor’s custom-designed ambulatory care area (ACA). The ACA is designed to give patients the same access to investigation, treatment and specialists that in-patients receive, but enabling them to go home at the end of the day. DVT patients are also seen within this area.
Zone C & D
48 Beds, in 8 bays of 5 & 6 beds and 5 cubicles, including 10 monitored beds, admitting medical, surgical, frail elderly and some gynaecological and orthopaedic patients.
Zone B
19 beds, in 3 bays of 5 beds and 4 cubicles, where Frail Elderly patients are nursed, which include patients undergoing surgery for Fracture Neck of Femur.
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Aiming to improve the care we provide to our patients, by improving the patient experience and outcomes, and adapting to the future needs of our changing and ageing population. Care is focused around the patients, who receive treatment led by one consultant, from a multi-disciplinary team, in a single setting. The department is designed so patients benefit from the expertise of medical doctors, surgeons and elderly care specialists, and nurses, working together who previously operated more independently in different departments.
• Staffing Ratios of 1 trained nurse to 6 patients in line with RCN recommendations. • The Emergency Floor offers a great opportunity for nurses to enhance their clinical skills
and expertise with opportunities of promotion within the area. • Aiming to provide better safer care which through early intervention will help reduce hospital
stays, often being discharged in less than 72 hours, or being moved onto a speciality ward.
Friends & Family Feedback
• 4.89/5 extremely likely to recommend • Very good staff and food • They explained what was happening • Friendly and efficient
The Emergency Floor Team
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