Band 5-Registered Nurse - A&E - Conquest Hospital | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	ESHT
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7RD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are very busy Emergency Department, treating on average 50,000 patients a year. We are looking for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our pro-active and dynamic team.

This is both an extremely exciting opportunity and time for new staff to join us on our journey towards outstanding. We have an Advanced Nurse Practitioner service; we are keen to grow our own workforce and watch our staff progress into autonomous roles such as Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Emergency Nurse Practitioners. Our amazing Emergency Nurse Practitioners Service which sees approx. 25% of all our attendances, we have a range of different skilled adult nurses and dedicated paediatric nurses who are all enthusiastic to share their vast experience and knowledge with you. The Head of Nursing, Matrons, Sister & Charge Nurses also work clinically to ensure high quality care is delivered to our patients and that staff are continually supported in all areas. We have also developed welfare teams so there is always somebody to listen and support you.

We are welcoming highly motivated, caring, enthusiastic and innovative individuals to come and join our exciting and dynamic nursing teams. We welcome informal visits so please contact one of us to arrange a telephone conference, or visit, to discuss the exciting opportunities we have to offer. We would be able to offer part time hours however all vacancies are internal rotation.

At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, we are committed to teamwork, respect, accountability and delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. As an Emergency Department Nurse, you will provide direct emergency nursing care, assess patients’ needs, escalate concerns appropriately, and plan care to support early treatment and decision-making. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure timely, effective and compassionate care while developing extended clinical skills through appropriate training.

We are passionate about education and career development, with strong links to Greenwich, Brighton and Canterbury Universities, supporting both degree and master’s level study. Staff have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including Advanced Physical Assessment, Paediatric Assessment, Mentorship programmes, and Resuscitation Council courses such as ATLS, EPLS, PILS, ILS and ALS.

During induction, you will attend a dedicated Emergency Department Skills Week led by our ED Matrons, covering essential topics including intraosseous access, care of the sick child, ILS and PILS. Regular skills sessions continue throughout the year, tailored to staff learning needs. Our experienced Practice Development Nurses provide ongoing support across triage, majors, minors and resuscitation areas, helping you build confidence and expertise in a rewarding emergency care environment.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026

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