We are looking for highly motivated Staff Nurses to join Cookson Devas Surgical ward at the Conquest Hospital. We are a new unit consisting of 15 beds. We care for patients with complex surgical needs including step down patients from Critical care. You will need to have a keen interest in general surgery and be committed to delivering a high standard of patient care, whilst maintaining your own personal professional development. We will provide a supportive environment and mentorship. We are committed to professional developing our staff. Team working is an integral part of the running of our ward. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse.
Main duties of the job
To participate within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering appropriate safe patient care in a timely fashion working towards the role of Team Leader providing clinical expertise ensuring the delivery of appropriate safe patient care.
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 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
* Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
* Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
* Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
* ECDL Qualification
Experience
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* Previous experience of chosen speciality
* Previous experience of working in a hospital setting
Skills
Essential
* Effective interpersonal/ communication skills
* Able to participate fully in the ward & multidisciplinary team, to promote a positive ward environment
* Ability to manage a clinical case load
Desirable
* IT skills, ECDL qualification
* Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to specialty
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest
Hastings
TN37 7RD
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