Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Staff Nurse to join our Plastics Dressing Clinic Team to cover one year's secondment relocation The post holder will have a passion for wound care and will work in our Nurse led Plastics Dressing Clinic with post op plastic surgery patients including Breast reconstruction, skin, hands and lower limb trauma.
Previous experience in this role is not necessary as training will be given to the right applicant.
Are you a local nurse who would be interested in full time / part time / job sharing position this might be the job for you! All work patterns considered.
Main duties of the job- The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of wound care under indirect supervision from senior staff. They are expected to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision once the key learning outcomes of the foundation programme are complete.
- Employees should honour the Trust's Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others.
- Adhere the NMC Code at all times
- Employees should demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working
About usQueen Victoria Hospital is a specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services for people who have been damaged or disfigured through accidents or disease.
Our world-leading clinical teams provide specialist surgery and non-surgical treatment for people across the south east and beyond. We specialise in conditions of the hands and eyes, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics.
In addition, the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding area benefit from our expert clinicians treating more common conditions in our areas of specialism. We also provide a minor injuries unit, therapies services and a sleep service.
We are a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments.
DetailsClosing date: 16 August 2026
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 276-8184474-AfC
Job locations: Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- Carry out a full range of registered nurse duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients condition and care with support from the nurse in charge. Maintain the privacy and dignity of all patients whilst adhering to Trust and department policies, reporting any difficulties with these duties to senior staff.
- Work without direct supervision once key learning outcomes of the induction/ foundation or preceptorship programme have been completed.
- Monitor all patient care and treatment, maintaining high standards and quality at all times.
- Prioritise nursing care, recognise deterioration in a patients condition and alert senior staff immediately.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible written records of care.
- Use effective communication, written and verbal with all levels of staff including the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives.
- Foster good relationships with other departments, the multidisciplinary team and visitors to the unit. Help to achieve and maintain morale for both staff and patients.
- Participate in the health education and explanation of treatment to patients and relatives.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Wound care and dressing experience
- Outpatients clinic experience
Desirable- Phlebotomy skills
- IT skills
PersonalEssential- Able to work autonomously
DesirableQualificationsEssentialDesirable- Plastic surgery/ Burns/ Maxillofacial/ ophthalmology course
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: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:
Unit Manager
Amarilis Read
amarilis.read@nhs.net
01342414154
