Job summary The Acute Medical Unit is a diagnostic and emergency treatment unit within acute medicine with a varied workload.
We are looking for a Staff Nurse with Acute Care experience to complete our team.
We pride ourselves on having an integrated friendly and welcoming team made up of Allied health professionals including Doctors, Nurses and Therapists.
We work closely with all the departments and areas within the hospital including with our colleagues from Accident and Emergency, our ambulatory care team and all the ward staff.
We currently assess/triage and admit patients with acute medical conditions from a variety of sources - including GPs, the Emergency Department and Outpatients 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.
The acute medical patients can present with a variety of problems, such as sepsis and substance misuse.
There is constant interaction between medical and nursing staff, which cultivates a supportive environment.
We also work closely with the University of Brighton and offer valuable management placements for nursing students.
Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be expected to function effectively under pressure without compromising basic standards of care and professionalism.
In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development.
In return for your hard work and dedication, East Sussex Healthcare Trust offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development, as well as a personal induction programme with opportunities for cannulation, venepuncture, TPN and PEG/RIG feeding as well as many other aspects of medical nursing.
You will work closely with all the departments and areas within the hospital including with our colleagues from Accident and Emergency, our ambulatory care team and all the ward staff.
We currently assess/triage and admit patients with acute medical conditions from a variety of sources - including GPs, the Emergency Department and Outpatients Clinics.
You will be expected to function effectively under pressure without compromising basic standards of care and professionalism.
In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development.
About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe 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.
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 Ability to undertake further training and development Demonstrate an up-to-date skills inventory to include Basic Life Support, drug calculation and use of infusion equipment An understanding of the NHS Knowledge of quality, audit and research Ability to manage a clinical case load Desirable Previous experience of working in a hospital setting Previous experience of chosen speciality Good IT skills Skills Essential Ability to carry out a full range of nursing practice Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment