East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Registered Nursing Associate

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Job summary

SAU is a 30 bedded mixed sex general surgical ward taking elective and emergency patients.

We also take direct patients referrals from G'Ps /Paramedics. If you are motivated and keen to learn, this is the environment for you. It is challenging, but rewarding. You will be supporting the trained nurses in delivering patient care. Alongside SAU we also run an ambulatory clinic (SACC) which you may have to help cover, working a 9 -5 shift on occasion alongside a specialist nurse.Our aim is to provide the highest quality patient care in a happy work environment.

Main duties of the job

Undertake assessment of admissions as allocated by nurse in charge.

To work independently within the clearly defined boundaries of the Registered Nursing Associate competencies and scope of practice

Work with Registered Practitioners in the provision of nursing care for patients in the Surgical Assessment Unit

To carry out clinical tasks through admission to discharge in a safe effective manner.

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.

Details

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-SRKN07

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


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.

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

  • Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner

Desirable

  • Further education and training related to surgical nursing

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum two years working as Level 3 NVQ within acute surgery.

Desirable

  • Experience working in other disciplines within health

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

  • An understanding of the effects of illness or injury on physical, psychological and social function.

Desirable

  • Has the ability to react calmly and decisively in an emergency.
Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner

Desirable

  • Further education and training related to surgical nursing

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum two years working as Level 3 NVQ within acute surgery.

Desirable

  • Experience working in other disciplines within health

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

  • An understanding of the effects of illness or injury on physical, psychological and social function.

Desirable

  • Has the ability to react calmly and decisively in an emergency.

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Claire Stonham

claire.stonham@nhs.net

03001314500

Details

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-SRKN07

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


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