Exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Band 6 Sister/Charge 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
1. To support the ward Matron and act in her absence in maintaining efficient, effective, safe delivery of patient care, within a supportive environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing Healthcare needs.
2. To support the Ward Matron, help develop the team, and act as a mentor for new staff, junior staff, and student nurses.
3. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and be able to fully interact with all members of the multidisciplinary team. They will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the clinical environment to ensure effective running of the shift 24 hours per day.
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
Please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
* Qualified RGN/RN/RSCN with active NMC Registration
Desirable
* Diploma Professional practice or working towards this Qualification
Experience
Essential
* Substantial post registration experience at band 5
Desirable
* Computer and keyboard skills
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
* Awareness of current professional and research and practice issues
Desirable
* Previous experience of working within the NHS
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
Hastings
TN37 7RD
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