# Critical Care Staff Nurse - Conquest

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Town:** St Leonards On Sea
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children)
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Fixed)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (days, nights and weekends. The 6 week supernumerary is mandatory to any new starter with no critical care experience)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-23T13:52:57.997Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/St_Leonardsonsea/East_Sussex_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Critical_Care_Nurse/Critical_Care_Nurse-v8178694
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8178694?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.esht.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

There is an opportunity to join the Critical Care team in Conquest as a fixed term contract band 5 nurse. If you have some acute experience, substantial experience on an acute ward, and you would like a new challenge - then critical care could be for you.

There is a clear education programme and teaching for our new starters. You will given at least 6 weeks supernumerary and once this is completed you have a national workbook called the steps 1 to complete.

During this time you will learn to look after the most critically unwell patients in the hospital. You will be supported by your team leader, clinical skills facilitator,  practice educator and will have regular support and coaching shifts.

We also have a clinical psychologist cross site who supports our patients, relatives and staff.

East Sussex Healthcare Trust has 2 Critical Care units:  We are currently recruiting for Conquest which comprises of 6 ITU, 4 HDU beds and 4 Level 1 Enhanced Care beds.

Are you committed to delivering high standards of nursing care, enjoy a challenge, like working with a like-minded team of individuals? If so, we would like to hear from you.

### Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for providing individualised nursing care to critically ill patients as part of our multidisciplinary team. The care required reflects a holistic approach emphasising the unique and often complex needs of both the patient and their loved ones.

Our nurses are supported by a Practice Educator and  clinical skills facilitator. We provide an environment conducive to professional and personal development for all disciplines of staff.  In order to fulfil the job role, achieve the essential competencies and meet service needs, successful candidates will be required to work day and night 11.5-hour shifts on internal rotation.

You will have the opportunity to work in both units developing different skills and experiences. Internal ESHT applicants are welcome to apply.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

## Person Specification

### Other

**Essential**

- Demonstrates attention to detail and professional attitude towards completion of application form

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of working on general wards as a trained nurse or student.

**Desirable**

- Previous experience or involvement in research/audit projects.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- First Level Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support

**Desirable**

- Diploma or degree level study
- ALS course
- Recognised Degree level Teaching and Assessing course
- Recognised Degree level Intensive Care course

## Documents

- [jhf (pdf, 872.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10481746)
- [job description (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10481744)
- [guidance for applicants - afc (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=672)
- [person specification band 5 registered nurse (pdf, 32.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10481745)

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