Nurse Team Leader - Fixed Term/ Secondment A&E - EDGH | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	ESHT
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are a busy Emergency Department treating on average 50,000 patients a year. We are looking for Band 6 Nurse Team Leader to work within the Accident and Emergency Department at the Conquest Hospital. There is no guessing what the day might bring.

Every day will be different, busy but never dull. You will enjoy working with supportive co-workers, providing an efficient and caring service to our patients. This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract position or Secondment opportunity for professional development.

The patient will be at the centre of everything you do. We are looking for a highly skilled and accomplished individual who is well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and personal professional development. The successful candidates at Band 6 will be able to demonstrate that they can manage a dedicated team to deliver nursing care of the highest standards to our patients, while working under pressure. A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in an Emergency Unit setting is essential as isMentorship Level 3 or the equivalentNH330 and NA371 or equivalent. A qualification in Mental Health nursing would be an advantage.

We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision in the Unit and are committed to professional development of all staff. Team working and Lead nurses are an integral part of the Units with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patients.

The successful candidates at Band 6 will be able to demonstrate that they can manage a dedicated team to deliver nursing care of the highest standards to our patients, while working under pressure.

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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This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026

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