Band 6 -Sister/Charge Nurse (Accident and Emergency Department) - EDGH

Job overview

URGENT CARE

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Accident and Emergency Department

Full time – 37.5 hours- Internal Rotation

We are a busy Emergency Department treating on average 50,000 patients a year.  We are looking for Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to work within the Accident and Emergency Department. There is no guessing what the day might bring.

Every day will be different, busy but never dull. You will enjoy working with supportive co-workers, providing an efficient and caring service to our patients

The patient will be at the centre of everything you do. We are looking for a highly skilled and accomplished individual who is well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and personal professional development.

The successful candidates at Band 6 will be able to demonstrate that they can manage a dedicated team to deliver nursing care of the highest standards to our patients, while working under pressure. A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in an Emergency Unit setting is essential as is Mentorship Level 3 or the equivalent NH330 and NA371 or equivalent.  A qualification in Mental Health nursing would be an advantage.

We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision in the Unit and are committed to professional development of all staff. Team working and Lead nurses are an integral part of the Units with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patients.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Mandy Cottingham-  Head of Nursing for the Emergency Department on 0300 131 4500 request Switchboard connect you

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates at Band 6 will be able to demonstrate that they can manage a dedicated team to deliver nursing care of the highest standards to our patients, while working under pressure.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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