Job summary
- Main area
- Community Health and Intermediate Care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 374-CFDA043-E
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Marys House
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Community Staff Nurse - Eastbourne & Hailsham areas
NHS AfC: Band 5
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 £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 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.
In 2020 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.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job overview
Do you care for others without a second thought?
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better?
The District Nursing service at East Sussex Healthcare Trust have a number of exciting opportunities. Job.
Job Overview: Assessing new patients for nursing interventions in their own homes, creating and evaluating care plans. Undertaking skilled nursing interventions for a devolved caseload with support of the District Nurse and Clinical Leads. Assisting patients and carers in achieving optimal independence using best practice and following national and Trust policies and guidelines. It can be quite a challenging role at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are important.
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, with career development opportunities available. 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. You will have the opportunity to work in one of our 5 Primary Care Network (PCN) Teams covering Eastbourne, Seaford and Hailsham so it is essential that that you have access to a car, and hold a full licence. We provide a seven day service to patients from 08.00-20.00 hours. Rotational posts can also be supported
Main duties of the job
What you will be doing
- Assessing new patients for nursing interventions in their own homes, creating & evaluating care plans
- Undertaking skilled nursing interventions for a devolved caseload with support of the District Nurse & Clinical Leads
- Assisting patients & carers in achieving optimal independence using best practice & following national & Trust policies & guidelines
It can be quite a challenging role at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience & vigilance are important.
If you are flexible and have the aspiration, capability & dedication, we can give you the support & opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
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
This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop & expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
You must be able to travel independently, carrying equipment & car sharing as required. You must have access to a car and hold a current full driving license. The Trust has partnered with NHS Fleet solutions to provide a cost-effective way to lease a brand-new car via salary sacrifice.
Working for our organisation
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.
What can we offer you
- Starting annual salary - Agenda for Change arrangements apply
- New NHS staff start with an allowance of 27 days annual leave + bank holiday allowance: these increases depending on length of service
- Wellbeing support & activities
- Career development & training opportunities
- Pension contribution
- Flexible working opportunities
- Lease car scheme available
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/Training
Essential criteria
- RN with current Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
Desirable criteria
- ENB 997/998, Learning through Mentorship module, or commitment to undertake
Experience
Essential criteria
- Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment2
- Understanding of community nursing
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of caring within a community setting
Knowledge/Skills
Essential criteria
- An understanding of clinical governance
- Principles of infection control
- Awareness of current nursing trends and changes in the NHS
- Ability to demonstrate up to date clinical skills
- Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Angie Geall
- Job title
- Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07917 791662
- Additional information
Please contact Angie Geall 07917 791662 [email protected]
or Trudi Kitcher 07717 854171 [email protected] for further information or to arrange an informal visit.
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