An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, forward thinking RGN to join the Benson & Egerton Trauma Unit team. This is a fixed term, 6 month contract to cover maternity leave.
We are a 62 bedded Trauma & Orthopaedic unit taking emergency admissions from A&E or clinics. Whether you are just starting out on your Nursing career, looking for a change of job, working in a Nursing Home or even returning to practice, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Our team is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care. We are keen to encourage and support professional development.
Our shifts are 11.5 hours, day and nights.
We also support student nurses and you will be expected to supervise students with their learning.
Main duties of the job
1. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team
2. Planning and delivering a high standard of care to a group of patients
3. Supporting patients to meet their goals to return to their normal residence or assisting with identifying suitable alternatives
4. Managing your own learning requirements and continuing professional development
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.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
* Registered Nurse
* Degree
Experience
* Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment
* Experience of chosen speciality
* Previous experience in a hospital setting
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
* Effective interpersonal, communication, organisational, prioritisation, teamwork and teaching skills.
* Additional skills and knowledge relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics
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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata, per annum
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