Staff Nurse

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 30

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior & Mid Level
Healthcare
Brighton & Hove

Requirements

We are looking for an RGN who enjoys working as part of a friendly and supportive team.
As this is a 24-hour service, internal rotation will be operating.

Responsibilities

As an Intermediate Care Unit with 38 beds, we bridge the gap between home and acute hospital services.
Patients who are too unwell or incapacitated in the short term to stay at home but not requiring acute intervention get admitted to our unit to help them recover and ‘return to baseline’ function.
In addition patients who have had an ‘acute’ episode but are not yet ready to return home will come to us for a short period of rehabilitation to ensure they are safe to return to their home environment and their abilities are optimised.
We are a team of RGNs, ACP, Healthcare assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation support workers who aim to maximise our patients’ potential to enable them to return home.
When that is not possible, we work closely with our adult social care colleagues to plan best outcomes.
We are looking for an RGN who enjoys working as part of a friendly and supportive team.
It is hard work but very rewarding – planning the patient pathway, enabling them to progress and supporting them through setbacks is what we do best.
Here at SCFT we are proud of the care we offer to all our patients.
Our Trust inpatient units' care was rated ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent CQC inspection.
As this is a 24-hour service, internal rotation will be operating.
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex.
Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
If you would like to pay us a visit to see what we do and how we do it, please call our Ward Manager Parvathy Bhuvanandran on 01273696011 X 2545.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Parvathy Bhuvanandran Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Parvathy.bhuvanandran@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273696011 01273696011 X 2545.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Intermediate Care Unit?

The main focus of the Intermediate Care Unit is to bridge the gap between home and acute hospital services by providing care to patients who are too unwell to stay at home but do not require acute intervention, helping them recover and regain their baseline function.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will be working with a diverse team of Registered General Nurses (RGNs), Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP), Healthcare Assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Rehabilitation Support Workers.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there are excellent training and development opportunities available, including research opportunities.

What shifts will I be expected to work?

This is a 24-hour service, so you will be expected to work on an internal rotation basis.

Can I visit the unit before applying?

Yes, you are encouraged to visit the unit to see what we do and how we do it; you can contact the Ward Manager, Parvathy Bhuvanandran, to arrange a visit.

What is the patient admission criteria for the Intermediate Care Unit?

Patients who are too unwell or incapacitated to stay at home, as well as those recovering from an acute episode but not yet ready to return home, are admitted to the unit for rehabilitation.

What is the Trust's vision?

The Trust's vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, support avoidable hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stay times.

Are there flexible working options available?

Yes, there are supportive flexible working patterns available, including part-time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options.

What support does the Trust provide for staff wellbeing?

The Trust has positive results from the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, scoring highly in compassionate culture and leadership, as well as staff wellbeing support.

Where is the Intermediate Care Unit located?

The Intermediate Care Unit is located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Excellent care at the heart of the community.

Science & Healthcare

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2010

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of community-based healthcare services across Sussex, including nursing, therapy, and specialist care. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that supports people in their homes and communities, aiming to improve health outcomes and enhance well-being. Their purpose is to offer excellent community health services, promote independence, and integrate care to support patients' needs effectively.