Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to carry out a full range of nursing practice
- Skills
Basic Life Support
- Skills
Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
- Skills
Ability to support and teach junior staff
- Experience
Generic pre-registration experience in a care environment
- Experience
An understanding of the NHS
- Experience
Ability to undertake further training and development
- Experience
Knowledge of quality, audit and research
- Qualifications
Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
- Qualifications
Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
- Qualifications
Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to specialty
- Experience
Previous experience of chosen speciality
- Experience
Previous experience of working in a hospital setting
- Qualifications
ECDL Qualification
Job overview
Litlington Ward is a busy acute care of the elderly ward. We are a 28 bedded unit with a multi-disciplinary team working to assess, treat and discharge patients within 5-9days. We are looking for experienced Staff Nurses to join our team you will share your knowledge and experience with the ward; you will need to be well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and to your personal professional development.
Our patients are admitted acutely unwell but may have multiple medical conditions, may be on multiple medications, may have difficulties with mobility and may also have cognitive impairment. They need our support during the acute phase of their illness and robust discharge planning to ensure a safe transition from the acute setting to their usual place of residence or place of onward care.
Main duties of the job
Whether you are just starting out on your Nursing career, looking for a change of job, working in a Nursing Home or even returning to practice, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Caring for short stay frailty patients ensures a varied role where staff can learn specialty care for those who may have multiple medical conditions, are on multiple medications and are often require specialist support at home or in their care homes. Staff will also support patients who are acutely unwell, may also have poor recognition (dementia & delirium), difficulty in walking, falls and frailty. In return for your hard work and dedication, East Sussex Healthcare Trust offers excellent opportunities for career progression.
We also work closely with the University of Brighton and offer valuable management placements for nursing students and professional development as well as a personal induction programme.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - Litlington Ward with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Internal Rotation. The application deadline is 13 Aug 2026.
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