East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Critical Care Nurse - Conquest

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Job summary

We are looking for proactive, eager to learn Nurses who want to develop the exceptional skills and knowledge required to care for critically ill patients in our Intensive/High Dependency Units.

East Sussex Healthcare Trust has 2 Critical Care units: We are currently recruiting for Conquest which comprises of 6 ITU & 5 HDU beds. Critical care bed capacity will be increasing this year.

You will need to have the minimum of six months acute hospital experience.

Are you committed to delivering high standards of nursing care, enjoy a challenge, like working with a like-minded team of individuals? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for providing individualised nursing care to critically ill patients as part of our multidisciplinary team. The care required reflects a holistic approach emphasising the unique and often complex needs of both the patient and their loved ones. We are very proud of our units who were both recognised as "Good" at our last CQC visit. We are striving for excellence at our next visit.

Our nurses are supported by a Practice Educator and clinical skills facilitator. We provide an environment conducive to professional and personal development for all disciplines of staff. In order to fulfil the job role, achieve the essential competencies and meet service needs, successful candidates will be required to work day and night 12-hour shifts on internal rotation.

You will have the opportunity to work in both units developing different skills and experiences. Internal ESHT applicants are welcome to apply.

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 available from £50.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Details

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-SR3698

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-Sea

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

Essential

  • First Level Registered Nurse
  • Basic Life Support

Desirable

  • Diploma or degree level study
  • ALS course
  • Recognised Degree level Teaching and Assessing course
  • Recognised Degree level Intensive Care course

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working on general wards as a trained nurse or student.

Desirable

  • Previous experience or involvement in research/audit projects.

Other

Essential

  • Demonstrates attention to detail and professional attitude towards completion of application form
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First Level Registered Nurse
  • Basic Life Support

Desirable

  • Diploma or degree level study
  • ALS course
  • Recognised Degree level Teaching and Assessing course
  • Recognised Degree level Intensive Care course

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working on general wards as a trained nurse or student.

Desirable

  • Previous experience or involvement in research/audit projects.

Other

Essential

  • Demonstrates attention to detail and professional attitude towards completion of application form

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).

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).

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

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-Sea

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

St Leonards-on-Sea

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

Caroline Ellis

caroline.ellis5@nhs.net

03001314500

Details

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-SR3698

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-Sea

TN37 7RD


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