Staff Nurse - Newdigate Ward

Job Summary
To support and assist in the delivery of professional nursing care to patients ensuring the highest standards of care are received by patients and their carers. The post is for a qualified nurse who wants to further their experience and skills in nursing. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and their implementation and evaluation. The post holder is expected to take charge of the ward as required. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate good clinical skills and teach other staff and learners. The post holder will also be expected to be a good role model and to treat all staff, visitors and service users with tact and courtesy.The post holder will need to be prepared to work internal rotation to support the services including long days, nights and weekend.

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
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.

Details
Date posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum plus high cost allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 326-8176341-FF
Job locations: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Drive, Redhill, RH1 5RH

Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Essential

• 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 Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Drive, Redhill, RH1 5RH
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
Contact: Ward Manager / Senior Sister, Jane Mole
Email: View email address on meeveem.com
Telephone: View phone number on meeveem.com