Job overview

Exciting opportunities have arisen within our Emergency Department for band 5 Staff Nurse’s.

The department has had several exciting developments including a new resuscitation room and dynamic CT scanner. These have helped ensure that we are at the forefront of emergency care, delivering optimum services for trauma patients and CVA pathways, as well as other emergencies.

Successful applicants will benefit from our new starter pathway which includes supernumerary shifts in all areas followed by a robust buddy system to ensure consistency and support for as long as required. These arrangements will enable you to develop a range of clinical skills and competencies which will support your career in emergency care.

You will need to show a basic understanding of both local and national initiatives in order to help the department meet the Emergency Care Four Hour Standard, whilst ensuring the delivery of high standards of nursing care.

You will have the opportunity to enhance and develop your skills through preceptorship and formal educational development within this busy dynamic area. We are currently in the process of ensuring a rotation programmed for all staff within the department to enhance clinical practise through our minors resuscitation and sub-acute areas.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive department that can actively help nurses embark on or further progress a career in emergency care.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

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.