Job summary
As part of our ESHT Rehabilitation Strategy, we have an exciting opportunity to expand our workforce across our Intermediate Care Services at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. These cover Bexhill Rehabilitation Unit (BIU) and Rye Memorial Care Centre

The ESHT Rehabilitation strategy is focused on improving the quality and performance of our acute and community services to deliver high quality rehabilitation across East Sussex. This is a dynamic and changing environment, and the strategy is working to support our staff, teams and the organisation as a whole to make meaningful changes that bring about improvements in rehabilitation for the benefit of our population.

We are looking for a passionate Staff Nurse for Rye Memorial Centre. Someone who works well in a team environment, is highly motivated and committed.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses

Main duties of the job
To Support the Ward Sister in delivering appropriate, safe patient care, within an environment that promotes a multi disciplinary team approach.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 374-LBCG1726-A
Closing date: 27 October 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
• Essential: Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
• Essential: Evidence of continual professional development
• Desirable: ECDL Qualification

Experience

• Essential: Generic pre-registration experience in a care environment
• Essential: An understanding of the NHS
• Essential: Ability to undertake further training and development
• Essential: Knowledge of quality, audit and research
• Essential: Ability to manage a clinical case load
• Essential: Demonstrate an up-to-date skills inventory to include Basic Life Support, drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
• Desirable: Previous experience of chosen speciality
• Desirable: Previous experience of working in a hospital setting

Skills

• Essential: Ability to carry out a full range of nursing practice
• Essential: Good communication skills - both verbal and non-verbal
• Essential: Ability to prioritise and organise own and others workload
• Essential: Ability to work as part of a team
• Essential: Basic Life Support
• Essential: Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
• Essential: Basic IT skills - knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Essential: Ability to support and teach junior staff
• Essential: Able to remain calm under pressure
• Desirable: Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to specialty

Contact
For questions about the job, contact: Gareth Johnson, Ward Manager, gareth.johnson@nhs.net, 01797224499

Employer details
Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital, Peasmarsh Road, Rye, TN31 7UD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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