Sister / Charge Nurse - Michelham Ward (Gastro) - EDGH

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.

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.

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.