Job summary
CommunityFlexible shifts (usually 7.5 hours) Band 5 - £17.69 per hour + WTD. We are looking for experienced and motivated individuals to work in our welcoming and friendly team of Registered Bank Nurses in both our intermediate care units, District Nursing and Urgent Community Response.We have a key role in maintaining staffing levels throughout the Trust, and fill as many as 500 Registered Nurse shifts each week.Benefit from our competitive rates of pay, flexible working hours, and varied assignments. You will also have the option of being weekly or monthly paid.You will need to be familiar with the full range of general nursing duties, committed to delivering high quality care. Therefore applicants must have a minimum of 16 weeks NHS (or similar) recent experience as a qualified registered nurse.
Applicants for this post are expected to be able to travel independently and in a timely manner whilst working.
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
Main duties of the job
You will need to be familiar with the full range of general nursing duties, committed to delivering high quality care.
These temporary positions can be varied with a range of shifts available.
As a member of our Temporary Workforce team, you can enjoy the flexibility to work in locations that suit you, fulfilling a variety of short and longer term roles dependent on your preference and on service needs.
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
- Minimum of 4 months post registration experience
Desirable
- Minimum of 4 months post registration experience within the acute NHS (NB. if not any offer will be subject to local supervision agreement)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Community based
East Sussex
BN21 2UD