About this role
Job summary
As part of our ESHT Rehabilitation Strategy, we have an exciting opportunity to expand our workforce across our Intermediate Care Services at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. These cover Bexhill Rehabilitation Unit (BIU) and Rye Memorial Care Centre
The ESHT Rehabilitation strategy is focused on improving the quality and performance of our acute and community services to deliver high quality rehabilitation across East Sussex. This is a dynamic and changing environment, and the strategy is working to support our staff, teams and the organisation as a whole to make meaningful changes that bring about improvements in rehabilitation for the benefit of our population.
We are looking for a passionate Staff Nurse for Rye Memorial Centre. Someone who works well in a team environment, is highly motivated and committed.
** We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses **
Main duties of the job
To Support the Ward Sister in delivering appropriate, safe patient care, within an environment that promotes a multi disciplinary team approach.
About us
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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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 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 Ability to manage a clinical case load Demonstrate an up-to-date skills inventory to include Basic Life Support, drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
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 Good communication skills - both verbal and non-verbal Ability to prioritise and organise own and others workload Ability to work as part of a team Basic Life Support Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment Basic IT skills - knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to support and teach junior staff Able to remain calm under pressure
Desirable
Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to specialty
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital
Peasmarsh Road
Rye
TN31 7UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)