Critical Care Staff Nurse - Conquest

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Onsite parking

Staff restaurants

Staff accommodation

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 5 nurse for the Conquest Critical Care units. You will join the team to provide high-quality care for critically ill patients, supported by a teaching program and a commitment to professional development.

New starters receive at least 6 weeks of supernumerary time and ongoing education, with access to psychological support, staff benefits, and an on-site parking option. A rewarding role in a busy, supportive environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration is required.
• Experience in acute/critical care settings is preferred.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised nursing care to critically ill patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support the care of patients across day and night shifts on an internal rotation.
• Collaborate with educators and leaders to maintain high standards of nursing care.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Critical care experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration

Job description

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? 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.