Sister/Charge Nurse - Kipling Ward
Job Description
Job summary
Are you looking for career progression? Are you a leader? Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? We are seeking dynamic band 6 children's nurses to join our team.
We are expanding our acute children's nursing teams. We are looking for experienced nurses to help us develop our inpatient ward at Conquest Hospital and our busy Short Stay Paediatric Assessment Unit (SSPAU) in Hastings.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated children's nurse to help us develop strong links with our A&E and community children's nursing teams as well as leading the ward and strengthening our critical care level one service. All areas are dedicated to providing safe, responsive, well led, effective, caring, high quality, family centred, evidence based care following NICE Guidelines and local policies and procedures.We offer a wide range of services including medical, surgical and orthopaedic treatments across the unit where you can develop your skills and career in Children's nursing within a supportive environment. A comprehensive induction programme will be provided and you will be supported by our Practice Educator as part of your continuing development.We operate a flexible shift pattern with internal rotation to night duty. Full or part-time hours will be considered in addition to temporary as well as substantive contracts.
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 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
- 1st level Registered Nurse - Diploma or Degree
- Active NMC Registration
- ENB 998 or Mentorship level 3
- Additional relevant post-registration courses / training in speciality
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing
- Advanced child protection qualification
- Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven recent experience at Band 5 working within a Paediatric environment
- Experience of taking charge of area
Desirable
- Experience within the wider environment within paediatrics e.g. Mental health, paediatric intensive care, emergency departments
- NHS Experience
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Able to participate fully in the ward & multidisciplinary team, to promote a positive ward environment
- Demonstrate an up-to-date skills inventory, to include Basic Life Support, drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of current professional issues & NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Wider knowledge of NHS & Government health reforms
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St. Leonards-On-Sea
TN37 7RD
