East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Critical Care Staff Nurse
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Opportunity to Join the Critical Care Team at Conquest Hospital
There is an opportunity to join the Critical Care team at Conquest as a Band 5 Nurse. If you have some acute experience, substantial experience on an acute ward, and you would like a new challenge—then critical care could be for you.
There is a clear education programme and teaching for our new starters. You will be given at least 6 weeks supernumerary and once this is completed you have a national workbook called the steps 1 to complete.
During this time you will learn to look after the most critically unwell patients in the hospital. You will be supported by your team leader and practice educator and will have regular support and coaching shifts.
We also have a clinical psychologist cross site who supports our patients, relatives and staff.
Critical Care at Conquest Hospital
Critical Care at Conquest Hospital comprises of 6 level 3 beds and 4 level 2 beds and 4 level 1 beds. The total number of beds is 14.
Role Responsibilities
To plan, provide and evaluate skilled evidence-based care for the critically ill patient under the supervision of Band 6 and Band 7 critical care nurses. To complete the Network Critical Care Foundation Programme and progress towards the adult Critical Care Course if appropriate.
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We work closely with our other unit at the Eastbourne Hospital and cross-site working, at times, is a requirement of the role.
Staff Benefits
A wide range of staff benefits are available, including opportunities for staff development, enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, and access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health Department, all staff have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available for just £50 per year.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Marta Soares Preece
- Job title: Critical Care Matron
- Email address: marta.soarespreece@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07816183542
Additional Contact Information
- Telephone: 0300 131 5844 - Matron's Office
- Telephone: 0300 131 5842 - Main Unit
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