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Staff Nurse - Head and Neck Ward

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location
East Grinstead, England
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
07 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 1 year (Maternity Cover)
Posted Date
22 May 2026

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Job overview

QVH is an exceptional place to work with the whole organisation focused on the patient. We have a fantastic international reputation and are proud of our heritage as pioneers of reconstructive surgery helping to rebuild our patients' lives.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic band 5 nurse who wishes to pursue a career in Maxillo-Facial nursing. You will help us provide care, with kindness and compassion during our patients Maxillo-Facial journey. From working alongside our talented specialists and allied health professionals, to receiving close support from the nursing team you will develop clinical skills and learning experiences to enhance your Maxillo-Facial knowledge and build your confidence.

You will gain skills in airway management including caring for tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients, enhanced recovery, wound management, post op management of surgical flaps and caring for patients with enteral feeding tubes .  The successful candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic to learn.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care under indirect supervision from senior staff. They are expected to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision once the key learning outcomes of the foundation programme are complete.

Employees should honour the Trust’s Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others. Employees should adhere the NMC Code at all times. Employees should demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working

Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Staff Nurse - Head and Neck Ward with Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in East Grinstead, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 1 year (Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.

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