Would you like to work with a friendly, proactive and supportive team in an environment where the individualized care you give makes all the difference?

Lewes Intermediate Care Unit is a 26 bedded ward providing nursing and therapy care to patients who have either had a stay in an acute hospital or may have been unwell at home and need a bit of help to avoid an admission to a big hospital. We aim to get people back on their feet so they can return to their home by ensuring their environment is safe and their abilities are optimized. We also accept patients who require complex discharge planning, palliative and end of life care.

You will need sound, up to date clinical skills, be reliable and have a flexible approach with a proactive leadership style. Whether you are experienced, looking for your first job or looking to return to practice, we will be happy to support and develop you in your career.

The post holder will be required to work flexibly on both day and night shifts.

Lewes Intermediate Care Unit also has free on-site parking facilities which can be used by staff.

For further information or an informal chat, please contact Zena Sale, Ward Manager on 01273 666493 or email zena.sale1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

As a staff nurse on the ward you will play an important part in the patients' recovery. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to use and develop key skills, providing holistic assessment and patient care. You will be responsible for contributing to care, observing, monitoring and recording patients' progress whilst communicating and managing effectively any changes in their condition and planning their safe discharge. Liaising with external partners and patients' families is a very important part of the role.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

a) Holistic assessment and care planning.b) Individualized care and the promotion of self-care.c) Safe and effective review and referral to the appropriate member of themultidisciplinary teamd) Effective delegation and prioritization of workload.e) Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, and as negotiated in supervision.f) An awareness of health, safety and security risksg) Engagement in service provision and change.

Please see JD and PS attached for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN qualification
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant student experience

Desirable

• 1 year post registration experience
• Experience in a hospital setting

Key skills/Abilities

Essential

• Is able to demonstrate the application of research based practice
• Knowledge of current local policies informing community health and social care services
• Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
• Basic computer skills or willing to achieve within an agreed period
• A range of clinical competencies

Other Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to reflect and learning from situations
• Clear examples of co-operative team working
• Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of self awareness
• Evidence of post registration learning and development

Equal Opportunities

Essential

• An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lewes Intermediate Care Unit

The Gallops

Lewes

BN7 1LR

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