Responsibilities
To assist in the delivery of nursing care to patients, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and the wider team based on a shift rota in accordance with the nursing philosophy of the department, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Background
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals. Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North‑East West Sussex, and South Croydon, covering towns such as Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and to receive care, supporting your growth and development through excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing.
Work Conditions
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates a 24‑hour service, 365 days a year. Consequently, all nursing, clinical, and operational roles may involve working on a 24/7 shift basis unless otherwise specified during the recruitment process.
Successful candidates will be appointed to the first pay step within the band when they start with the Trust (unless they have previous relevant NHS continuous service). Individuals will progress up the pay steps in accordance with NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions. For part‑time roles you will receive a pro rata salary payment based on the appropriate pay step/point and hours worked in accordance with AfC and all medical and dental terms and conditions.
Application Guidance
Some vacancies may receive a high volume of applications. In such cases, the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Environmental Commitment
We take our responsibilities to the environment extremely seriously and have an ambitious Green Plan that we are delivering. Actions include having uniforms made from recycled plastic, 100% renewable electricity, and planting 150 trees at East Surrey Hospital. Read our plan here.
Equality and Diversity
We actively encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion or belief, and sexual orientation. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process.
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