An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our friendly and supportive critical care team. We are looking for a nurse who is able to demonstrate recent substantive experience at Band 5 level in a critical care environment and is able to evidence the completion of the Intensive care course with 6 months post consolidation.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is an excellent communicator and has a genuine interest in developing their critical care skills. Interpersonal skills are essential and they will be demonstrating the ability to be forward-thinking and passionate about delivering high standards of care.
Conquest Critical Care currently is an 11-bedded unit, comprising 6 Level 3 (ITU) beds and 5 Level 2 (HDU) beds. There are plans to increase to 14 beds in 2024.
Main duties of the job
To work within the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care to level 2 and 3 patients. Thus providing comprehensive patient care and ensuring the optimum level of physical and psychological well-being is maintained throughout the period of critical illness. To provide support to significant others i.e. relatives and families during the same period. To provide support to senior and more junior colleagues to ensure a cohesive approach to patient care on a shift-to-shift basis. To take charge of the unit in absence of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse colleagues ensuring above is maintained.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once-in-a-lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
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
1. Registered Nurse
2. Basic Life Support
3. Willingness to undertake ALS if not already held
4. Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
5. Recognised critical care qualification
Desirable
1. Diploma or degree level study.
2. ALS course.
Experience
Essential
1. Minimum of 4 years critical care experience working at band 5
2. Passed ICU course both modules and consolidated for 6 months
Desirable
1. General surgical/medical or specialist ward experience
Other
Essential
1. Demonstrates attention to detail and professional attitude towards completion of application form
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
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