Bank Nurses - Urgent Treatment Centre

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for experienced Registered Nurses to join our friendly, established nursing and medical team working flexibly via our Bank within the Unit at Lewes Urgent Treatment Centre

Our Urgent Treatment Centre provides urgent and unscheduled care 08:00-20:00hrs 7 days a week for the Lewes population and surrounding communities.

Main duties of the job

Working in the Urgent Treatment Centre, you will Triage assess and prioritise patients presenting to the unit whilst ensuring safe, efficient, and effective treatment of all patients within a predefined target time of arrival.

You will demonstrate a calm and confident approach to your work demonstrating excellent nursing and communication skills and the ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively.

About us

Why work with us?

  • Positive 2021 NHS Staff Survey results
  • The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding features
  • Stunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coast
  • A great working environment in the community, in patients' homes and our community hospitals
  • Real Living Wage Employer, with great rates of pay
  • Supportive team environments
  • Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces

Date posted

24 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £33,706 - £40,588 Pro Rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

Bank UTC Nurse

Job locations

Lewes Urgent Treatment Centre

Neville Road

Lewes

BN7 1PF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the full details.

For more details please contact Kelly Neil at kelly.neil1@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the full details.

For more details please contact Kelly Neil at kelly.neil1@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or professional registration

Essential

  • Completed and obtained RN and has current live PIN on NMC register
  • Triage/First Contact Module

Desirable

  • Physical Assessment of Adults

Experience

Essential

  • Post qualifying experience in an acute environment.
  • Experience in critical care/emergency care.
  • Evidence of developing interpersonal skills
  • Experience in supervision of student nurses/allied health professionals.
  • Caring for ill people in a variety of settings.
  • Triage / patient physical assessment skills.

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and NHS
  • Evidence of appropriate knowledge base.
  • Aware of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Managing patients with acute conditions
  • Wound management and dressings.
  • Able to record ECG's.
  • Competent in recording and interpreting physical vital signs.
  • Basic Life support

Desirable

  • IT literate
  • Application of Plaster of Paris
  • Cannulation
  • Experience of Clinical Supervision
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or professional registration

Essential

  • Completed and obtained RN and has current live PIN on NMC register
  • Triage/First Contact Module

Desirable

  • Physical Assessment of Adults

Experience

Essential

  • Post qualifying experience in an acute environment.
  • Experience in critical care/emergency care.
  • Evidence of developing interpersonal skills
  • Experience in supervision of student nurses/allied health professionals.
  • Caring for ill people in a variety of settings.
  • Triage / patient physical assessment skills.

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and NHS
  • Evidence of appropriate knowledge base.
  • Aware of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Managing patients with acute conditions
  • Wound management and dressings.
  • Able to record ECG's.
  • Competent in recording and interpreting physical vital signs.
  • Basic Life support

Desirable

  • IT literate
  • Application of Plaster of Paris
  • Cannulation
  • Experience of Clinical Supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lewes Urgent Treatment Centre

Neville Road

Lewes

BN7 1PF


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lewes Urgent Treatment Centre

Neville Road

Lewes

BN7 1PF


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Kelly Neil

kelly.neil1@nhs.net

07483969032

Date posted

24 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £33,706 - £40,588 Pro Rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

Bank UTC Nurse

Job locations

Lewes Urgent Treatment Centre

Neville Road

Lewes

BN7 1PF


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