Job summary
Wellington Wardis a 20-bedded General Medical Ward. Patients. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and welcoming team. We work very closely with our colleagues from Adult Social Care and Allied Health Professionals - Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and with our Mental Health Team.
Our aim is to maximise and deliver excellent patient care by using all the resources available. To reduce length of hospital, stay and maintain patient flow. This is achieved by having a daily multi-disciplinary meeting, to discuss every patient. The Hospital Intervention Team, Social Services, 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.
Main duties of the job
You will provide strong leadership, excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and support students and staff with clinical expertise. Experience in some of the acute fields of nursing covered by the ward would be an advantage.
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.
You will need at least two years' experience in an acute setting at Band 5, ENB 998(Mentorship level 3) or the equivalent, opportunities for further education will be available.
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 most timely manner
In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these.
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.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
374-LL0204
Job locations
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job 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
Qualifications / Training
Essential
* Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Degree level qualification relevant to role
* Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area
* Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
Desirable
* Management or leadership qualification or training
* Education and training qualification
* Quality improvement training and qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation
* Experience in the take charge role and be able to lead a shift in the clinical area, demonstrating the ability to manage the clinical area, lead people and deal with emergencies and queries effectively
Desirable
* Experience in leading a team or service change/QI project
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
* Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care
* Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice and guidance
* Clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice.
* Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve and lead discussions within the team to resolve complex issues
Other
Essential
* Flexibility in working hours and patterns
* 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
* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
* Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Degree level qualification relevant to role
* Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area
* Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
Desirable
* Management or leadership qualification or training
* Education and training qualification
* Quality improvement training and qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation
* Experience in the take charge role and be able to lead a shift in the clinical area, demonstrating the ability to manage the clinical area, lead people and deal with emergencies and queries effectively
Desirable
* Experience in leading a team or service change/QI project
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
* Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care
* Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice and guidance
* Clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice.
* Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve and lead discussions within the team to resolve complex issues
Other
Essential
* Flexibility in working hours and patterns
* 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
* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab)
-----------------------------------
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab)
-----------------------------------