The Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) is a 30 bedded mixed sex general surgical ward taking elective and emergency patients.
We also take direct patients referrals from G.P's /Paramedics. If you are motivated and keen to learn, this is the environment for you. It is challenging, but rewarding. You will be supporting the trained nurses in delivering patient care. Alongside SAU we also run an ambulatory clinic (SACC) which you may have to help cover, working a 9 -5 shift on occasion alongside a specialist nurse.
Our aim is to provide the highest quality patient care in a happy work environment.
Undertake assessment of admissions as allocated by nurse in charge.
To work independently within the clearly defined boundaries of the Registered Nursing Associate competencies and scope of practice
Work with Registered Practitioners in the provision of nursing care for patients in the Surgical Assessment Unit
To carry out clinical tasks through admission to discharge in a safe effective manner.
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.
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This advert closes on Monday 28 Jul 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr