Job summary An exciting opportunity is being offered to cover an approx 1 year Maternity leave secondment as the Matron in Friston Urology/ ENT ward. The ward is a 28 bedded gateway area for emergency Urology/ ENT and Ophthalmology in patients. In addition there are 2 direct streaming clinic rooms where Urology and ENT emergency patients are supported. Main duties of the job Candidates should have excellent leadership skills and an understanding of the complexities of managing a large workforce. The post holder will be responsible for the effective clinical and operational management of the ward and will support both the Hailsham Matron/ Head of Nursing to drive the strategic direction of the service, ensuring a high quality service is delivered. Understanding of budget, risk management and management of workforce is essential. About us 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. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-SR3641-A Job locations EDGH Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job 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 Essential Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Desirable Masters level study relevant to role Experience Essential Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation Skills Essential Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement complex programmes of care/discharge Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Desirable Masters level study relevant to role Experience Essential Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation Skills Essential Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement complex programmes of care/discharge Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address EDGH Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)