Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity leave cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (per annum)
- Job ref
- 374-SR3677
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Benson & Egerton Trauma Unit Trauma & Orthopaedics
NHS AfC: Band 5
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.Ìý
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.Ìý
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.Ìý
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.Ìý
Recently the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.Ìý
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, forward thinking RGN to join the Benson & Egerton Trauma Unit team.Ìý We are a 62 bedded Trauma & Orthopaedic unit taking emergency admissions from A&E or clinics.Ìý Whether you are just starting out on your Nursing career, looking for a change of job, working in a Nursing Home or even returning to practice, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you, our team is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care.Ìý We are keen to encourage and support professional development.ÌýÌý
Our shifts are 11.5 hours, day and nights.
We also support student nursesÌý and you will be expected to supervise students with their learning.
This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team
Planning and delivering a high standard of care to a group of patients
Supporting patients to meet their goals to return to their normal residence or assisting with identifying suitable alternatives
Managing your own learning requirements and continuing professional development
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Working for our organisation
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 nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. ÌýOnsite parking is available for a small administration fee.Ìý
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of chosen speciality
- Previous experience in a hospital setting
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective interpersonal, communication, organisational, prioritisation, teamwork and teaching skills.
Desirable criteria
- IT skills, ECDL qualification
- Additional skills and knowledge relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Cottingham
- Job title
- Ward Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03001314983
- Additional information
For informal visits or discussion around what you need, please contact:
ÌýRachel Cottingham - Ward MatronÌý
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