Closing date: 27 October 2026

Job summary
AMU is a busy 72 bedded unit, spread across 3 areas, taking direct admissions from ED. It has core inpatient beds and also includes an ambulatory care unit for same day emergency care. Our aim is for patients to be transferred to another ward area or safely discharged within 72 hours of admission, so the unit invariably has a high turn over of patients.

It is a busy, vibrant unit which cares for a wide range of medical patients. You will have opportunity to help develop a large team of staff along with coordinating clinical care on a day-to-day basis and supporting the senior nursing team to provide clinical supervision to staff and excellent clinical care to all patients.

In return you will be fully supported by the ward matron, 2 ward managers and practice development nurse.

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.

About us
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the region's busiest providers of healthcare. It was formed on 1 April 1998 following a merger between East Surrey Healthcare NHS and Crawley Horsham NHS Trusts. We are often referred to as 'SASH'.

We run East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, where we have more than 700 beds and provide acute and complex services. In addition, we provide a range of outpatient, diagnostic and less complex planned services at The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital.

Every year, over 120,000 people attend our Emergency Department, we deliver nearly 4,000 babies and almost half a million people have outpatient appointments with us.

We are a major local employer, with a diverse workforce of around 5,500 staff providing healthcare services to a growing population of some 744,000 people. 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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, plus high cost allowance
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 326-8351259-RR
Location: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH

Essential criteria

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.

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

Employer contact
Ward Managers: Claire Precious / Sarita Gurung
claire.precious@nhs.net
01737768511

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