PACU Practitioner | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | St Leonards on sea, TN37 7RD |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7894259/374-SR3836 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Full time and a Part time Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Recovery team.
Previous recent recovery experience is preferred but not essential.
We are seeking an organised, flexible, enthusiastic and motivated nurse with post qualification experience of working in an acute care environment. A passion for providing excellence in patient care is essential. We expect that applicants are able to demonstrate a keen interest and possess insight into post-surgical care. Experience in post anaesthetic care is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
This post will involve some out of hour work i.e. 20:00 finish, weekend and night shifts.
Join us in our ‘Conquest’ to deliver patient focused care within a modern progressive unit. Comprising of 9 theatres specialising in General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmic, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Orthopaedics and Trauma with an integrated Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.
The Post Anaesthetic Care Unit cares for both adult and paediatric patients as well as providing support for a range of specialities within the hospital.
Hastings is part of a Government regeneration scheme, benefiting those successful applicants with affordable housing and excellent schools. With easy access to local cities and the continent, with the benefits of living on the coast.
Previous applicants need not apply - thank you
To support the Department Deputy Leads and Matron in maintaining an efficient and effective service delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs.
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 Thursday 16 Apr 2026
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