Nurse Team Leader - Resuscitation Practitioner A&E

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in East Sussex is seeking an experienced nurse to provide emergency care in the resuscitation room of the emergency department. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of nursing experience, with a strong background in resuscitation and emergency medicine. This role includes supporting the nursing team and ensuring effective care for critically ill patients. An extensive benefits package is offered, including access to staff development programs and psychological support.

Benefits

Staff development programs

Access to NHS pension scheme

Onsite nurseries

Parking for £50/year

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience post-registration.
• At least 2 years in acute or emergency medicine.
• Experience in clinical teaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care in the resuscitation room.
• Support the wider Emergency Department nursing team.
• Deliver effective care planning and delivery for critically ill patients.

Skills

Acute care

Resuscitation experience

Clinical teaching

Supervisory experience

Education

Registered Nurse/ODP/Paramedic with acute care course

Job description

Overview

Provide emergency nursing care to patients within the resuscitation room of the emergency department confidently and competently, while still retaining the skills to work anywhere within the ED. Support the wider ED adult nursing team as required, as the 'resuscitation nursing expert'. Provide effective care planning and delivery for the sickest patient group within the ED.

Benefits

• 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.

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Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/ODP/Paramedic with post registration acute care course or extensive experience with resuscitation experience.
• At least 5 years experience post registration, with at least 2 of those in acute or emergency medicine.
• Clinical teaching experience and qualifications within relevant field, e.g. Mentorship or equivalent, experience of supervising junior clinicians.

Mission

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Strategic Objectives

• 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.

Aims

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

About the Trust

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.