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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Critical Care Staff Nurse - Conquest

St Leonards
Posted about 21 hours ago
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Fixed Term Contract Band 5 Nurse in Critical Care at Conquest

There is an opportunity to join the Critical Care team in Conquest as a fixed term contract 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 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, clinical skills facilitator, 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.

East Sussex Healthcare Trust has 2 Critical Care units: We are currently recruiting for Conquest which comprises of 6 ITU, 4 HDU beds and 4 Level 1 Enhanced Care beds.

Are you committed to delivering high standards of nursing care, enjoy a challenge, like working with a like-minded team of individuals? If so, we would like to hear from you.

As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for providing individualised nursing care to critically ill patients as part of our multidisciplinary team. The care required reflects a holistic approach emphasising the unique and often complex needs of both the patient and their loved ones.

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Our nurses are supported by a Practice Educator and clinical skills facilitator. We provide an environment conducive to professional and personal development for all disciplines of staff. In order to fulfil the job role, achieve the essential competencies and meet service needs, successful candidates will be required to work day and night 11.5-hour shifts on internal rotation.

You will have the opportunity to work in both units developing different skills and experiences. Internal ESHT applicants are welcome to apply.

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 onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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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: 0300 131 4500

Informal visits to the unit are welcomed and encouraged. Contact telephone number: 0300 131 4500 ext 770624

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Skills

Critical Care Nursing
Acute Care
Patient Care
Holistic Nursing
Multidisciplinary Teamwork
Clinical Skills

Location

St Leonards, Scotland, United Kingdom

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