Registered Nurse - Benson & Egerton Trauma Unit Trauma & Orthopaedics

A Vacancy at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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.

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

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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Please refer to the job description attached.

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

This advert closes on Thursday 5 Nov 2026