Main area: General Surgery - Staff Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (part time hours considered)
Job ref: 374-SRSMc002
Employer: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Conquest
Town: Hastings
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/02/2025 23:59
Staff Nurse - Surgical Assessment Unit
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.
Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated Staff Nurse to join our established, busy 30 bedded Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) at the Conquest Hospital.
You will need to have a keen interest in surgery and be committed to delivering a high standard of patient care, whilst maintaining your own personal professional development.
Main duties of the job
We will provide a supportive environment and mentorship. Team working is an integral part of the running of our SAU. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse.
We currently operate 11.5 hour shifts on internal rotation. However, come and see us if you have an interest in Surgery and require specific shifts. We will see if we can help enhance your career whilst offering shifts that fit in with you.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
* Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
* Evidence of continual professional development
* ECDL Qualification
Experience
* Generic pre-registration experience in a care environment
* An understanding of the NHS
* Ability to undertake further training and development
* Knowledge of quality, audit and research
* Ability to manage a clinical case load
* Demonstrate an up-to-date skills inventory to include Basic Life Support, drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
* Previous experience of chosen speciality
* Previous experience of working in a hospital setting
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Annmarie Barnes, Matron.
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