Recruitment Day for Registered Adult Nurses & Student Nurses

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking applications for Band 5 Staff Nurse roles at their Recruitment Day on July 8, 2025. Nurses will benefit from award-winning support programs, various specialties to explore, and opportunities for continuous professional development in a progressive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and continual professional development

Flexible working environment

Health and wellbeing support network

Discounts in local businesses

Qualifications

• Must have current UK NMC registration.
• Acute NHS experience preferred.
• Evidence of development in understanding equalities issues.

Responsibilities

• Review patients on admission for timely access to care.
• Support staff in managing challenging situations.
• Sympathetically convey unwelcome news to patients.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration

Soon-to-qualify student currently in education

Job description

Job summary

Are you thinking that this year you want to develop your career?

Wanting a new challenge and want to do it in a supportive progressive environment?

Look no further.....

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are excited to invite you to apply for ourBand 5 Staff Nurse Recruitment Day on Tuesday 8th July 2025. If shortlisted, you will be invited to arrive for either a morning or afternoon session, when we will tell you more about our Trust, you will meet ward leaders from different departments and you will be interviewed on the day.

We at University Hospital Sussex have lots of opportunity for you across our trust. We run seven hospitals across Sussex. 2023 saw us open new buildings in Royal Sussex County Hospital, which allowed us to provide modern facilities for patients and staff in more than 40 wards and departments. This has allowed us to grow our workforce and provide amazing educational opportunities for staff to grow and develop in their careers.

Please be aware this advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Please be advised that where there is no availability in your preferred area of work, if successful at interview you will be added to the waiting list for the next available opportunity.

Main duties of the job

We have an award winning preceptorship programme that will allow you to transition through your first year with support and guidance. This is protected time away from your ward and allows you to network and grow within your peer group. With a variety of specialities on offer such as Neurosurgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Gastro Medicine/ Surgery and Theatres we surely have something that will capture your interest.

At University Hospitals Sussex, we are committed to supporting the NHS in becoming the world's first net zero health service. We have developed our plan using the Care without Carbon framework for sustainable healthcare. Projects that deliver the greatest direct CO2 reduction, as well as cultural change, will be prioritised.

In summary what can we offer you:

• Access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities.
• Access different services and get different skills on the areas you're interested in.
• Best work/life balance so we'll offer you a supportive and flexible working environment that will allow this.
• We have an excellent health and wellbeing support network for all our colleagues, including lots of discounts in local business and hospitality.
• You'll be working at some of the best locations in the South East, from the harbour side at Chichester, to the rolling downs of Sussex and the vibrant charms of Worthing and Brighton.

We want to hire talent: if this is you, join us today!

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-LMBB5-JUN25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description Job responsibilities

Expert Clinical Practice

• To review patients on admission: ensure patients have timely access to appropriate investigations, referrals and assessments and that relevant personnel are informed.
• Undertake clinical competencies relevant to nursing role.
• To support staff when indicated in the management of challenging patients, families or situations.
• To deal sensitively with patients and / or relatives / carers who may be exhibiting a high level of anxiety or aggression.
• To be able to sympathetically convey unwelcome news to patients and / or relatives/carers regarding diagnosis and potential recovery.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration with NHS/Care Setting experience or soon to qualify students in education .

If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Job description Job responsibilities

Expert Clinical Practice

• To review patients on admission: ensure patients have timely access to appropriate investigations, referrals and assessments and that relevant personnel are informed.
• Undertake clinical competencies relevant to nursing role.
• To support staff when indicated in the management of challenging patients, families or situations.
• To deal sensitively with patients and / or relatives / carers who may be exhibiting a high level of anxiety or aggression.
• To be able to sympathetically convey unwelcome news to patients and / or relatives/carers regarding diagnosis and potential recovery.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration with NHS/Care Setting experience or soon to qualify students in education .

If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration or soon-to-qualify student currently in education.

Desirable

• Acute NHS experience
• UK Nursing home experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration or soon-to-qualify student currently in education.

Desirable

• Acute NHS experience
• UK Nursing home experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)