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.
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
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
