Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, forward thinking RGN to join the Benson & Egerton Trauma Unit team. This is a fixed term, 6 month contract to cover maternity leave.
We are a 62 bedded Trauma & Orthopaedic unit taking emergency admissions from A&E or clinics. 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.
Our shifts are 11.5 hours, day and nights.
We also support student nurses and you will be expected to supervise students with their learning.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team
Planning and delivering a high standard of care to a group of patients
Supporting patients to meet their goals to return to their normal residence or assisting with identifying suitable alternatives
Managing your own learning requirements and continuing professional development
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 nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment
Desirable
- Experience of chosen speciality
- Previous experience in a hospital setting
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal, communication, organisational, prioritisation, teamwork and teaching skills.
Desirable
- IT skills, ECDL qualification
- Additional skills and knowledge relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment
Desirable
- Experience of chosen speciality
- Previous experience in a hospital setting
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal, communication, organisational, prioritisation, teamwork and teaching skills.
Desirable
- IT skills, ECDL qualification
- Additional skills and knowledge relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics
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.
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).
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.
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).
