Critical Care Nurse - Conquest

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sussex is seeking a Staff Nurse to deliver individualized care to critically ill patients, working day and night shifts. Candidates must have six months of acute hospital experience and a passion for high standards of nursing care. Join a supportive team environment with comprehensive professional development and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries and accommodation

Free psychological support

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months acute hospital experience required.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of nursing care.
• Desire to work with a like-minded team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Work day and night shifts on internal rotation.
• Develop different skills and experiences in various units.

Skills

Commitment to high standards of nursing care

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Enjoyment of challenges

Job description

Job Overview

As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for providing individualized nursing care to critically ill patients as part of our multidisciplinary team. The care required reflects a holistic approach emphasizing 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. To fulfil the job role, achieve 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.

Benefits

• Staff development opportunities
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
• Auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service
• Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation
• Free psychological support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite parking available from only £50 a year

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About East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

We are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex, with an annual income of £568 million. 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.

Our Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating is ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services have been rated ‘Outstanding’, and Eastbourne DGH has been rated ‘Good’.

We have two acute hospitals that offer Emergency Departments and 24‑hour care, providing a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of six months acute hospital experience required.

Commitment to delivering high standards of nursing care, enjoyment of a challenge, and a desire to work with a like‑minded team of individuals.

Our Mission, Strategic Objectives & Core Values

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide healthcare services to.
• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
• All services delivered by the Trust are safe, effective, caring, responsive and well‑led.