Recruitment Day for Registered Adult Nurses & Student Nurses
Job Summary
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust invites you to apply for our Band 5 Staff Nurse Recruitment Day. If shortlisted, you will be invited to a morning or afternoon session where you will learn more about our Trust, meet ward leaders, and be interviewed.
We have an award‑winning preceptorship programme to support you through your first year. Various specialities are available, including Neurosurgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Gastro Medicine/Surgery and Theatres. Our Trust is committed to becoming the world’s first net‑zero health service.
Main duties of the job
* To review patients on admission and ensure timely access to appropriate investigations, referrals, and assessments, and inform relevant personnel.
* Undertake clinical competencies relevant to the nursing role.
* Support staff in the management of challenging patients, families, or situations.
* Deal sensitively with patients and relatives/carers exhibiting high anxiety or aggression.
* Convey unwelcome news to patients and relatives/carers regarding diagnosis and potential recovery sensitively.
What we offer
* Access to ongoing training and professional development.
* Opportunity to work across varied services and develop new skills.
* Excellent work/life balance with a supportive and flexible working environment.
* Health and wellbeing support network with discounts in local businesses and hospitality.
* Locations across South East – Chichester, Worthing, Brighton, and more.
About Us
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust values diversity and aims to deliver excellent care everywhere. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Required Information
To apply, please view the candidate information pack: Candidate Information Pack
Job Details
* Date posted: 15 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time or Part‑time
* Reference number: 279‑LMBB5‑NOV25
* Job locations: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton (BN2 5BE)
Person Specification
Essential
* Registered general nurse or soon to qualify student in education.
* UK nursing home experience (desired).
Desirable
* Acute NHS experience.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of personal development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.
Employer details
* Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
* Address: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, BN2 5BE
* Website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
Applications should be submitted before the role closes, as early closure may occur if a high volume of applications are received.
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