Sister/Charge Nurse - Tressell Ward - Conquest Hospital
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Job summary
Tressell Ward has 28 beds and will admit patients with a variety of medical conditions with the main specialism being older people's medicine. It is a fast paced ward with caring for complex older people including those with delirium/dementia.
Our aim is to maximise patient care, by using all the resources available, to reduce length of hospital stay and maintain patient flow. This is achieved by holding a daily multi-disciplinary meeting, to discuss every patient. The Hospital OT and physiotherapy both medical teams and the nursing staff, meet to establish the needs of the patient, the management plan and how a safe discharge can be achieved in the most timely manner .
The successful applicant will be expected to function effectively under pressure without compromising basic standards of care and professionalism.You will need at least two years experience in an acute setting at Band 5, and ENB 998(Mentorship level 3) or the equivalent, opportunities for further education will be available.
In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Annette Felstead -Tressell Ward on extension Ext 735066 or 735067
Main duties of the job
We will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these.
To take a lead in the assessment, planning, implement, and evaluation programmes of patient care utilising research as appropriate for own patients and supervise junior staff as appropriate.
To take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Matron.
To support the ward Matron in maintaining efficient, effective, safe delivery of patient care, within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing Healthcare needs.
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.
Details
Date posted
15 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-LVBKN15122
Job locations
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
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