Job summary Community Senior Staff Nurse - up to12 Month SECONDMENT Eastbourne District Nursing (Victoria Team) If you are an internal member of staff applying for a secondment opportunity, you should discuss with your line manager before applying.
Full details can be found in the secondment policy available on the Trust extranet.
Are you a qualified Nurse with a minimum of two years post-registration community experience seeking to develop your leadership and clinical skills?
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better?
Our District Nursing service has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse based in Eastbourne.
Whether you are looking for a new career or already work in healthcare through the NHS or private care, you'll receive training and join a team where you will be valued and supported.
It's a career that you can take pride in while enjoying the satisfaction of helping people and improving their quality of life It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
Where you will be working You will have the opportunity to work in the Eastbourne Victoria Team.
You will be a car owner/driver.
Main duties of the job What you will be doing Assessing new patients for nursing care in their own homes, creating and evaluating care plans.Undertaking skilled nursing care for a devolved caseload with support of the District NurseSupport the District Nurse with leading the team on a day to day basisOur core service hours are 8am - 8pm, 7 days per week.
It can be quite a challenging role at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, and resilience and vigilance are important.If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
Each and every employee is valued and supported, as everyone has an important role to play in the success of East Sussex Healthcare Trust.
It is only with the dedication, passion and hard work from staff that excellent patient care can be achieved.You will need: A true passion to work in Community CareA positive, can-do attitudeA flexible approach to careA willingness to learnCommitment to your own 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 RGN/RN part 1 or 2 on NMC Register Teaching and assessing qualification/Supporting Learners in Practice or current equivalent Educated to diploma/degree level and relevant equivalent training and experience Desirable Prepared to undertake Community Specialist Practice Degree Nurse Prescriber or prepared to undertake the course Experience Essential Minimum three years post registration clinical experience Relevant transferable skills to work in a community setting Experience of working autonomously and managing own patient workload Teaching in a clinical setting Evidence of Leadership Skills Desirable Long Term Condition qualification/experience Recruitment and Selection experience Experience of managing change and developing teams Minimum of two years working within a Community environment