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Main area Critical Care Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (days, nights and weekends. The 6 week supernumerary is mandatory to any new starter with no critical care experience) Job ref 374-SR3918
Site Conquest Hospital Town St Leonards-on-sea Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/10/ :00
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
There is an opportunity to join the Critical Care team in Conquest as a band 5 nurse. If you have some acute experience, substantial experience on an acute ward, and you would like a new challenge - then critical care could be for you.
There is a clear education programme and teaching for our new starters. You will given at least 6 weeks supernumerary and once this is completed you have a national workbook called the steps 1 to complete.
During this time you will learn to look after the most critically unwell patients in the hospital. You will be supported by your team leader, clinical skills facilitator, practice educator and will have regular support and coaching shifts.
We also have a clinical psychologist cross site who supports our patients, relatives and staff.
East Sussex Healthcare Trust has 2 Critical Care units: We are currently recruiting for Conquest which comprises of 6 ITU, 4 HDU beds and 4 Level 1 Enhanced Care beds.
Are you committed to delivering high standards of nursing care, enjoy a challenge, like working with a like-minded team of individuals? If so, we would like to hear from you.
As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for providing individualised nursing care to critically ill patients as part of our multidisciplinary team. The care required reflects a holistic approach emphasising the unique and often complex needs of both the patient and their loved ones.
Our nurses are supported by a Practice Educator and clinical skills facilitator. We provide an environment conducive to professional and personal development for all disciplines of staff. In order to fulfil the job role, achieve the essential competencies and meet service needs, successful candidates will be required to work day and night 11.5-hour shifts on internal rotation.
You will have the opportunity to work in both units developing different skills and experiences. Internal ESHT applicants are welcome to apply.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Name Marta Soares Preece Job title Critical Care Matron Email address Telephone number Additional information
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