Job summary
We are very busy Emergency Department, treating on average 50,000 patients a year. We are looking for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our pro-active and dynamic team.

This is both an extremely exciting opportunity and time for new staff to join us on our journey towards outstanding. We have an Advanced Nurse Practitioner service; we are keen to grow our own workforce and watch our staff progress into autonomous roles such as Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Emergency Nurse Practitioners. Our amazing Emergency Nurse Practitioners Service which sees approx. 25% of all our attendances, we have a range of different skilled adult nurses and dedicated paediatric nurses who are all enthusiastic to share their vast experience and knowledge with you. The Head of Nursing, Matrons, Sister & Charge Nurses also work clinically to ensure high quality care is delivered to our patients and that staff are continually supported in all areas. We have also developed welfare teams so there is always somebody to listen and support you.

We are welcoming highly motivated, caring, enthusiastic and innovative individuals to come and join our exciting and dynamic nursing teams. We welcome informal visits so please contact one of us to arrange a telephone conference, or visit, to discuss the exciting opportunities we have to offer. We would be able to offer part time hours however all vacancies are internal rotation.

Main duties of the job
At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, we are committed to teamwork, respect, accountability and delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. As an Emergency Department Nurse, you will provide direct emergency nursing care, assess patients' needs, escalate concerns appropriately, and plan care to support early treatment and decision-making. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure timely, effective and compassionate care while developing extended clinical skills through appropriate training.

We are passionate about education and career development, with strong links to Greenwich, Brighton and Canterbury Universities, supporting both degree and master's level study. Staff have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including Advanced Physical Assessment, Paediatric Assessment, Mentorship programmes, and Resuscitation Council courses such as ATLS, EPLS, PILS, ILS and ALS.

During induction, you will attend a dedicated Emergency Department Skills Week led by our ED Matrons, covering essential topics including intraosseous access, care of the sick child, ILS and PILS. Regular skills sessions continue throughout the year, tailored to staff learning needs. Our experienced Practice Development Nurses provide ongoing support across triage, majors, minors and resuscitation areas, helping you build confidence and expertise in a rewarding emergency care environment.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Diploma/Degree level qualification relevant to role
• Professional qualification and knowledge of patient assessment, planning, developing and implementing programmes of care
• Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification at Degree level relevant to role to demonstrate clinical skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise acquired through training
• Demonstrate experience of providing nursing care in the healthcare setting

Desirable

• NHS experience or relevant health care organisation

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential

• Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care
• Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve
• Able to support learners and clinical supervision of junior staff.
• Able to support mentors in decisions related to students/learners and make judgements regarding competence and fitness to practice.

Other
Essential

• Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care, calculation of drug dosages and communication of distressing or unwelcome information
• Flexibility in working hours and patterns
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.