Sister/Charge Nurse Benson Ward

6 days ago


Saint Leonards, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Nurse to join this busy team. Benson and Egerton Trauma Unit is a 62 bedded Trauma & Orthopaedic unit mainly accepting emergency admissions from A&E or clinics.

For candidates who meet the criteria, support and training will be given to help you to develop the knowledge and skills to progress and develop in the Band 6 role.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and be able to fully interact with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

They will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the clinical environment to ensure effective running of the shift 24 hours per day.

Support the Ward Matron and act in her absence.

Support and help to develop the team and act as mentor for new staff, junior staff and student nurses.

About us

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

We 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

Qualified RGN/RN/RSCN with active NMC Registration Completion of Practice supervisor/assessor course (or similar qualification) Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

Diploma Professional practice or working towards this Qualification

Experience

Essential

Substantial post registration experience at band 5 Experience of taking charge

Desirable

Previous experience working within the NHS Two years Senior staff Nurse experience

Skills

Essential

Awareness of current professional and research and practice issues Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate the potential for leadership

Desirable

Good computer and keyboard skills

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