Job summary
Baird Ward is an acute respiratory/medical ward we are supported by ward-based Consultants. Patients are transferred to the ward from the acute areas of A&E; AAU and we also accept from ITU/HDU when patients are ready for ward-based care.
Our aim is to maximise patient care, by using all the resources available, to reduce length of hospital stay and maintain patient flow. This is achieved by holding a daily multi-disciplinary meeting, to discuss every patient. The Hospital Intervention Team, Social Services, both medical teams and the nursing staff, meet to establish the needs of the patient, the management plan and how a safe discharge can be achieved in the timeliest manner.
The acute medical patients can present with a variety of problems, such as sepsis and substance misuse, and for acutely unstable patients, we are able to offer cardiac monitoring. There is constant interaction between medical and nursing staff, which cultivates a supportive environment.
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.
We also work closely with the University of Brighton and offer valuable management placements for nursing students.
Main duties of the job
The Registered Nurse will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. The post holder will work closely with the Nurse/ Team Manager and Team Leaders. Your responsibilities will include undertaking clinical skills and treatments and the safe admission and discharge of patients.
The respiratory patients often undertake diagnostic and interventional procedures on the ward, and the ward is equipped with a negative pressure room for patients with more serious respiratory problems. Baird ward also cares for patients needing CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and BIPAP (Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure), occasionally we have patients who require tracheostomy care. We are supported by the Palliative Care Team for patients needing palliative support and End of life Care. We are supported by the Macmillan specialist nurses for those patients who have been diagnosed with cancer or are currently having treatment, and also supported by the Palliative Care Team for patients needing palliative support and End of life Care.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
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Details
- Date posted: 03 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 374-LL091
- Job locations: Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Person specification
Other
Essential
- Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care, calculation of drug dosages and communication of distressing or unwelcome information
Experience
Essential
- Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise acquired through training
- Demonstrate experience of providing nursing care in the healthcare setting
Desirable
- NHS experience or relevant health care organisation
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Diploma/Degree level qualification relevant to role
- Professional qualification and knowledge of patient assessment, planning, developing and implementing programmes of care
- Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification at Degree level relevant to role to demonstrate clinical skills
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care
- Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve
- Able to support learners and clinical supervision of junior staff.
- Day to day management of a patient caseload and delegate effectively to clinical support workers.
- Ability to delegate effectively and hold people to account
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