Community Senior Staff Nurse-Planned Care Nursing-base to be confirmed

Job description

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

Community Senior Staff Nurse - up to12 Month Fixed Term - Base to be confirmed.

This post is being offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract. Internal applicants who meet the eligibility criteria may be considered for a secondment opportunity, subject to agreement from their current line manager.

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.

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.

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 Nurse
• Support the District Nurse with leading the team on a day to day basis
• Our core service hours are 8am - 6pm, 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 Care
• A positive, can-do attitude
• A flexible approach to care
• A willingness to learn
• Commitment to your own development

Working for our organisation

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 onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

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

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Prepared to undertake Community Specialist Practice Degree
• Nurse Prescriber or prepared to undertake the course

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Awareness of Health & Safety Issues, Commitment to undertake Health & Safety training
• Knowledge of NMC professional codes and standards
• Knowledge of protocols for the administration of medicines

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates a sound understanding of Community developments and priorities both locally and nationally
• Relevant long term conditions experience
• Physical assessment skills

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel in an efficient and timely manner
• Must be able to safely carry essential equipment and provide transport to other involved in Community Nursing e.g. Students or colleagues

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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