Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment
- Qualifications / Training
Registered Nurse
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Effective interpersonal, communication, organisational, prioritisation, teamwork and teaching skills.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of chosen speciality
- Experience
Previous experience in a hospital setting
- Qualifications / Training
Degree
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
IT skills, ECDL qualification
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Additional skills and knowledge relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, forward thinking RN to join the Benson & Egerton Trauma Unit team.
We are a 62 bedded Trauma & Orthopaedic unit taking emergency admissions from A&E or clinics. Whether you are just starting out on your Nursing career, looking for a change of job, working in a Nursing Home or even returning to practice, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Our team is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care. We are keen to encourage and support professional development.
Our shifts are 11.5 hours, day and nights.
We also support student nurses and you will be expected to supervise students with their learning.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team
Planning and delivering a high standard of care to a group of patients
Supporting patients to meet their goals to return to their normal residence or assisting with identifying suitable alternatives
Managing your own learning requirements and continuing professional development
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - Benson & Egerton Trauma Unit Trauma & Orthopaedics with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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