Critical Care Sister​/Charge Nurse

Critical Care Sister/ Charge Nurse - Eastbourne NHS AfC:
Band 6

Main area:
Critical Care Sister / Charge Nurse – Grade NHS AfC:
Band 6,

Contract:

Permanent.

Working hours:

34.5 hours per week (days, nights, weekends). Options:
Full time or part time.

Employer:

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Site:
Eastbourne District General Hospital, Town:
East Sussex. Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum (pro rata).

An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our friendly and supportive critical care team. Applicants should have recent substantive experience at Band 5 level in a critical care environment and evidence of completion of the Intensive Care course.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who is an excellent communicator, demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, and is forward‑thinking about delivering high standards of care.

Eastbourne Critical Care is an 8‑bed unit comprising 6 Level 3 (ITU) beds and 2 Level 2 (HDU) beds.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for Level 2 and 3 patients within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide comprehensive patient care and support relatives and families during critical illness.
• Support senior and junior colleagues to ensure a cohesive approach to patient care on a shift‑to‑shift basis.
• Take charge of the unit in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

• Staff development and training opportunities.
• Enrollment in the NHS pension scheme and auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service.
• Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
• Free psychological support via the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite parking available from £50 per year.

• Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support.
• Willingness to undertake ALS if not already held.
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification.
• Recognised critical care qualification.
• Completion of the ALS course.

• Minimum of 4 years critical care experience at Band 5.
• Completion of the ICU course – both modules and consolidation for 6 months.
• Experience on general surgical/medical or specialist wards.

• Demonstrates attention to detail and a professional attitude towards completion of the application form.

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.