Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Outpatient Department nursing team. You will be key to supporting our improvements as we move forward with different ways of working, for our patients requiring face to face and virtual consultation, first line investigations and on-going treatment.
The Outpatients department at Horsham Hospital has two floors, covering both medical and surgical specialities including Ophthalmology, Urology, ENT, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Breast and Cardiology to name a few. There will be an opportunity to develop clinical skills across all specialities and as part of SaSH can facilitate cross site learning.
The successful applicant will be joining a team of dedicated skilled staff, which includes Health Care Assistants, trained nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Senior Sisters.
The role is across site, working trust wide in collaboration with band 6 peer, Senior Sister, Matron and OPD Admin, ensuring supportive leadership, staff management whilst managing the delivery of the service. We are looking for enthusiasm, motivation, flexibility, hardworking, positive thinking whilst adhering to the Trust Values. The service may incorporate weekdays, evening and weekend working on a rota basis.
You will be an experienced registered nurse with a good understanding of the planning and delivery of person-centred care. Our aim is to ensure that all of our services are consistently accessibly and equitable.
Responsibilities
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
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 like 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, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
* Date posted: 01 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £30,945 to £37,264 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: 326-7424358-MH
* Job locations: Horsham Hospital, Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2DR
Qualifications and Essential Criteria
* Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
* A complete and accurate application
* Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
* Evidence of essential experience for role
* Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
* Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
* Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
* Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Compliance
* 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer
* Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
* Horsham Hospital, Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2DR
* Website: https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/
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