Job summaryWe are looking for 2 highly motivated Staff Nurse to join our established, busy 30 bedded Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) at the Conquest Hospital, as maternity cover for 10 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.
Main duties of the jobWe 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 andrequire specific shifts. We will see if we can help enhance your career whilst offering shifts that fit in with you.
About usA 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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DetailsDate posted: 24 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-SR3904
Job locations:- Conquest
- The Ridge
- Hastings
- TN37 7RD
- United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
- Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
- Evidence of continual professional development
DesirableExperienceEssential- Generic pre-registration experience in a care environment
- An understanding of the NHS
- Ability to undertake further training and development
- Knowledge of quality, audit and research
- Ability to manage a clinical case load
- 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
- Previous experience of working in a hospital setting
- Good IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Conquest, The Ridge, Hastings, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Matron
Annmarie Barnes
a.barnes3@nhs.net
03001314500
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.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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
