Newington Ward is a busy, Acute medical admissions unit for over 75 year old frail patients.We are a 28 bedded unit with a multi-disciplinary team working to assess, treat and discharge patients within 5-9days. We are looking for experienced Staff Nurses to join our team you will share your knowledge and experience with the ward you will need to be well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and to your personal professional development.

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. Caring for short stay frailty patients ensures a varied role where staff can learn specialty care for those who may have multiple medical conditions, are on multiple medications and are often require specialist support at home or in their care homes. Staff will also support patients who are acutely unwell, may also have poor recognition (dementia & delirium), difficulty in walking, falls and frailty.In return for your hard work and dedication, East Sussex Healthcare Trust offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

We also work closely with the University of Brighton and offer valuable management placements for nursing students and professional development as well as a personal induction programme.

Main duties of the job

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. Caring for short stay frailty patients ensures a varied role where staff can learn specialty care for those who may have multiple medical conditions, are on multiple medications and are often require specialist support at home or in their care homes. Staff will also support patients who are acutely unwell, may also have poor recognition (dementia & delirium), difficulty in walking, falls and frailty.In return for your hard work and dedication, East Sussex Healthcare Trust offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

We also work closely with the University of Brighton and offer valuable management placements for nursing students and professional development as well as a personal induction programme.

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

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

• Ability to carry out a full range of nursing practice
• Basic Life Support
• Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
• Ability to support and teach junior staff

Desirable

• Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to specialty

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
• Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• ECDL Qualification

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

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