Community Staff Nurse – Seaford District Nursing Team
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Job summary
Do you care for others without a second thought?
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better?
The District Nursing service at East Sussex Healthcare Trust have a number of exciting opportunities.
Job Overview: Assessing new patients for nursing interventions in their own homes, creating and evaluating care plans. Undertaking skilled nursing interventions for a devolved caseload with support of the District Nurse and Clinical Leads. Assisting patients and carers in achieving optimal independence using best practice and following national and Trust policies and guidelines. It can be quite a challenging role at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are important.
Whether you are looking for a new career or already work in healthcare through the NHS or private care, you'll receive training and join a team where you will be valued and supported, with career development opportunities available. It's a career that you can take pride in while enjoying the satisfaction of helping people and improving their quality of life. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You will have the opportunity to work in one of our 5 Primary Care Network (PCN) Teams covering Eastbourne, Seaford and Hailsham so it is essential that that you have access to a car, and hold a full licence. We provide a seven day service to patients from 08.00-20.00 hours. Rotational posts can also be supported
Main duties of the job
What you will be doing
Assessing new patients for nursing interventions in their own homes, creating & evaluating care plans
Undertaking skilled nursing interventions for a devolved caseload with support of the District Nurse & Clinical Leads
Assisting patients & carers in achieving optimal independence using best practice & following national & Trust policies & guidelines
It can be quite a challenging role at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience & vigilance are important.
If you are flexible and have the aspiration, capability & dedication, we can give you the support & opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
You will need:
A true passion to work in Community Care
A positive, can-do attitude
A flexible approach to care
A willingness to learn
Commitment to your own development
This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop & expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
You must be able to travel independently, carrying equipment & car sharing as required. You must have access to a car and hold a current full 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.
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full-time, Part-time
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata
Closing date
29/05/2023