Staff Nurse - Surgical Assessment Unit | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hastings, TN37 7RD |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7798032/374-SR3809-A |
Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Staff Nurse to join our established, busy 30 bedded Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) at the Conquest Hospital, as maternity cover for 6 months.
You will need to have a keen interest in surgery and be committed to delivering a high standard of patient care, whilst maintaining your own personal professional development.
We will provide a supportive environment and mentorship. We are committed to professional developing our staff. Team working is an integral part of the running of our SAU. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse.
We currently operate 11.5 hour shifts on internal rotation. However, come and see us if you have an interest in Surgery and require specific shifts. We will see if we can help enhance your career whilst offering shifts that fit in with you.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
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