# Registered Nurse - Benson & Egerton Trauma Unit Trauma & Orthopaedics

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Location:** Eastbourne District General Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Registered nurse
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (per annum)
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-05T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-22T13:40:32.536Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Hastings/East_Sussex_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/surgery/surgery-v8182987
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8182987?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.esht.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment

**Desirable**

- Experience of chosen speciality
- Previous experience in a hospital setting

### Qualifications / Training

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse

**Desirable**

- Degree

### Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

**Essential**

- Effective interpersonal, communication, organisational, prioritisation, teamwork and teaching skills.

**Desirable**

- IT skills, ECDL qualification
- Additional skills and knowledge relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics

## Documents

- [jd registered nurse band 5 (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10486510)
- [guidance for applicants - afc (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=672)

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