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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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https://www.esht.nhs.uk/working-for-us/Recruitment
Eastbourne DGH
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
0300 13 14 500
Community Staff Nurse Eastbourne
Accepting applications until: 03-Oct-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 03-Oct-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- St Marys House
- Tref
- Eastbourne
- Cod post
- BN21 3UU
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time)
Salary
- Cyflog
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Community Health and Intermediate Care
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 8,000+ 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.
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.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are NOT currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
An opportunity is now available to join the Eastbourne District Nursing Team.
We have busy and varied caseloads, and you will be visiting housebound patients in their own home. You will be well supported in Practice to enable you to develop a large range of clinical knowledge and skills. Good communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work alone as well as part of a team. You must be able to travel independently in a timely manner.
Service reconfiguration and additional investment has enabled
- The development of new roles with extended skills and scope of practice
- Development of a seven-day service
- Enhanced career progression opportunities
Community care in East Sussex is now based around Primary Care Network (PCN) teams. These provide integrated multi-disciplinary services, supporting individualised patient care and the needs of the local population.
Advert
Deliver Nursing Care as part of a team. You will support the District Nurse in the delivery of an efficient/effective nursing service. You will have responsibility for assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care whilst working autonomously as a lone worker.
You must be able to travel throughout the locality in a timely manner, carrying equipment/staff with you. You must have access to a car and hold a current 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.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our vision is to be:
- The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
- Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
- Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
- Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
- Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive and
- Well led
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- RN with current Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
Meini prawf dymunol
- ENB 997/998, Learning through Mentorship module, or commitment to undertake
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment2
- Understanding of community nursing
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience of caring within a community setting
Knowledge/Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- Health education and promotion
- Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children procedures
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to take initiative, make decisions and prioritise
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Involvement and experience of interagency working
Other
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to travel easily in mixed geographical areas ensuring a timely delivery of patient care
- Must be able to safely carry essential equipment and provide transport to others involved in community nursing business e.g. students/colleagues
- Car driver/ownerCar driver/owner
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Angie Geall
- Teitl y swydd
- Staff Nurse, District Nursing
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07917 791662
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Please contact Angie Geall 07917 791662 [email protected]
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