An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, forward thinking RGN to join the Cookson Attenborough team. We are primarily elective orthopaedics, however also undertake day surgery. 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. This position will incorporate day and night shifts.

Our shifts are 11.5 hours, day and nights.

We support student nurse cohorts, and you will be expected to mentor students.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking ward rounds, managing patients pre/post operatively and discharging patients when medically fit.

Liaising with members of the MDT.

Team work is an integral part of this job.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

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 / Training

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

• Experience of chosen speciality
• Previous experience of working in a hospital setting

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

• Effective interpersonal, communication, organisational, prioritisation, teamwork and teaching skills.

Desirable

• IT skills, ECDL qualification

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD

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