About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical Division, and we are looking for motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our busy surgical inpatient wards. You will be delivering high-quality care across a variety of surgical specialties, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT, and Urology.
There are a number of positions available across the surgical division. If you are successful, your application will be aligned to the most appropriate clinical ward vacancy, and your final allocation will be confirmed to you.
This role is suitable for newly qualified nurses, those returning to practice, or experienced Band 5 nurses seeking to further develop their skills within a supportive and dynamic ward environment.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and person-centered care to patients throughout their surgical journey, from admission through to discharge. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring excellent clinical outcomes and a positive patient experience.
You will:
Deliver high standards of individualised nursing care in line with professional, clinical and organisational standardsCare for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgical procedures. Support enhanced recovery pathways and discharge planningWork collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients and families. Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development. Supervise and support nursing associates, healthcare support workers and students. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and effective communication.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Criteria Essential
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address East Surrey Hopsital
Canada Avenue
redhill
RH1 5RH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)