Job summary
The Critical Care Outreach team (CCOT) covers 2 hospital sites 24/7 at Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated nurse with extensive critical care experience to join the Outreach team. This is an ideal opportunity for a critical care who wishes to expand their clinical skills, to work autonomously within a supportive and progressive team. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across both hospital sites (12 hour shifts with internal rotation of both nights and weekends).

Main duties of the job
At EDGH and CQ, CCOT is led by a Senior Matron for Critical Care. The service provides expert assistance and support to acutely and critically ill patients outside the critical care unit. This includes patients recovering from critical illness and those at risk of deterioration (in ward and emergency care environments). You will work in collaboration with ward based teams and take part in education programmes for all groups of staff.

The post holder will complete an orientation period in accordance with the Trust's induction programme. You will also be supported completing the National CCO Professional Framework.

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/Professional and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Desirable

• Masters level study relevant to role - Completion of an advanced physical assessment module and/ or Non-Medical Prescribers module.

Experience
Essential

• Experience in nursing/clinical care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation

Skills
Essential

• Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement complex programmes of care/discharge

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website.