Sister/ Charge Nurse - Michelham Ward (Gastro) - EDGH inEastbourne inEastbourne PUBLISHED
THU 19 DEC 2024
Band 5
ALCOHOL ALCOHOLIC HEPATITIS CANCER CROHN'S DISEASE EATING DISORDER GASTROINTESTINAL GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING MATERNITY NHS
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust rNoH1zT
The opportunity to lead and support a dedicated team while providing high-quality care in a respected health organisation.
Exposure to a diverse range of gastroenterological conditions, broadening clinical expertise and experience.
A commitment to professional development with access to further education and training opportunities.
The chance to work in an 'Outstanding' rated care provider, contributing to the overall quality of care in East Sussex.
Strong managerial support ensures that staff are valued and can thrive in their roles.
Ability to make a significant impact in patients' lives by providing compassionate and safe care.
The role of Sister/Charge Nurse on Michelham Ward at Eastbourne District General Hospital involves overseeing a 21-bedded Gastroenterology ward, which caters to patients with various gastroenterological needs, including Crohn's disease, liver diseases, and bariatric care. This fixed-term position, covering maternity leave for up to 12 months, requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to mentor and support clinical staff and students. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of acute nursing experience at Band 5 and hold relevant mentorship qualifications.
The trust is committed to providing high-quality care and supporting staff development, offering opportunities for further education. Known for its "Outstanding" patient care and community services, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates multiple healthcare facilities and is focused on future growth and development through its "Building for our Future" initiative.
The trust is committed to providing high-quality care and supporting staff development, offering opportunities for further education. Known for its "Outstanding" patient care and community services, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates multiple healthcare facilities and is focused on future growth and development through its "Building for our Future" initiative.
Michelham Ward is an acute 21 bedded Gastroenterology ward. Patients treated on the ward have a variety of Gastro needs. Such as Crohn's disease, alcoholic hepatitis, Eating Disorders, Mal absorption Disorders, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastric cancers and acute Liver diseases. It is also the cohort ward for the Trust for C difficile patients and we have a dedicated area to looking after Bariatric patients.
This is up to 12 months fixed term/secondment to cover maternity leave a professional development opportunity. You will provide strong leadership, excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and support students and staff with clinical expertise. Experience in some of the acute fields of nursing covered by the ward would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will be expected to function effectively under pressure without compromising basic standards of care and professionalism. In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development.
You will need at least two years’ experience in an acute setting at Band 5, ENB 998(Mentorship level 3) or the equivalent, opportunities for further education will be available.
This is up to 12 months fixed term/secondment to cover maternity leave a professional development opportunity. You will provide strong leadership, excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and support students and staff with clinical expertise. Experience in some of the acute fields of nursing covered by the ward would be an advantage.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Suzie Hover Job title: Matron Email address: Telephone number:
extension 735452
This is up to 12 months fixed term/secondment to cover maternity leave a professional development opportunity. You will provide strong leadership, excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and support students and staff with clinical expertise. Experience in some of the acute fields of nursing covered by the ward would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will be expected to function effectively under pressure without compromising basic standards of care and professionalism. In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development.
You will need at least two years’ experience in an acute setting at Band 5, ENB 998(Mentorship level 3) or the equivalent, opportunities for further education will be available.
This is up to 12 months fixed term/secondment to cover maternity leave a professional development opportunity. You will provide strong leadership, excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and support students and staff with clinical expertise. Experience in some of the acute fields of nursing covered by the ward would be an advantage.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Suzie Hover Job title: Matron Email address: Telephone number:
extension 735452
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