Staff Nurse - Woodland

NHS; Redhill; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Redhill is seeking a dedicated Band 5 nurse for Woodland ward. This full-time permanent role involves providing high standards of nursing care to patients in a fast-paced environment, ensuring their families receive the support they need. Applicants must hold the necessary professional registration and demonstrate essential skills and experience. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, plus a high cost allowance.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role.
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration.
• Evidence of essential experience for role.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in delivering professional nursing care.
• Ensure highest possible standards of care for patients and families.
• Work collaboratively within the ONE TEAM approach.

Skills

Good standard of written English

Essential experience for role

Trust values awareness

Education

Mandatory professional/clinical registration

Job description

Job Summary

Woodland ward is a 24-bed general medical ward caring for patients with a range of medical issues, often accepting straight from the emergency department or Acute medical unit. It is a fast‑paced environment with acute patients.

As a staff member on Woodland, your role would be to support and assist in delivering professional nursing care, ensuring that our patients and their families/carers receive the highest possible standards of care while on the ward. We value the Trust's ONE TEAM approach here on Woodland ward and all strive to deliver excellent patient care.

Main Duties of the Job

For further information, please see the attached trust 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.

Date Posted

18 December 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full‑time

Reference Number

326-7677268-RR

Job Locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Person Specification – 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 (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Employer's Website

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