Job Description

Are you an experienced Nurse with a District Nursing qualification (DN SPQ)



Are you ready to develop your leadership experience in an environment where you can make a difference and change lives for the better?



Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better?



We are looking for District Nurses with the specialist DN qualification (DN SPQ). You will lead a team where you will be valued and supported, with career development opportunities available.



It's a career that you can take pride in while enjoying the satisfaction of helping people and improving their quality of life



It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like.



Where you will be working



You will have the opportunity to work in one of our Primary Care Network (PCN) Teams covering Bexhill, Hastings / St Leonards and Rural Rother. and Eastbourne, Hailsham & Seaford



You would need to have access to a car and drivers licence for this community role.



What can we offer you



Assistance with relocation can be discussed at interview



Starting annual salary - Band 6 Agenda for Change arrangements apply



New NHS staff start with an allowance of 27 days annual leave; this increases depending on length of service



Wellbeing support and activities



Career development and training



Pension contribution



Flexible working opportunities



Pool car availability



There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers.



What you will be doing



A District Nursing qualification (DN SPQ) is an essential criteria.



Assessing new patients for nursing care in their own homes, creating and evaluating care plans.



Managing a caseload with support of the Clinical Lead



Line Management and leadership of a team of Registered Nurses & HCAs.



Our core service hours are 08:00 to 18:00, 7 days per week.



It can be quite a challenging role at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, and resilience and vigilance are important.



If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. Each and every employee is valued and supported, as everyone has an important role to play in the success of East Sussex Healthcare Trust. It is only with the dedication, passion and hard work from staff that excellent patient care can be achieved.

You will need:

A true passion to work in Community Care



A positive, can-do attitude



A flexible approach to care



A willingness to learn



Commitment to your own development



We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work



We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.



In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.



In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.



Please refer to the job description attached.



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