Nursing Assistant - Paediatric ED
The closing date is 25 May 2025
Job summary
If you want to work in a fast paced environment, with the opportunity to make a real difference for patients at a most stressful time in their lives, come and join us.
We have a dynamic and supportive team which consists of Adult and Paediatric nurses, Registered Nursing Associates, doctors, Advanced Practitioners, Emergency Care Practitioners, Senior Nursing Assistants and Nursing Assistants.
Your role as a Band 3 Senior nursing assistant will consist of you being part of a team that delivers high standards of care to our patients and their carers while in the Paediatric Emergency Department.
The Emergency Department proactively supports nursing assistant to enhance their clinical skills through internal training courses.
The Trust also offers career development pathways for nursing assistants to become a Registered Nursing Associate through the Training Nursing Associate programme.
There is also further opportunity to continue this to becoming a Registered Nurse.
Ideally you will have some experience of working in an acute hospital. In return we will support you to develop your skills in an emergency care environment.
If you are interested but want to find out more we welcome informal visits to enable you to get a feel for the department and the team. We look forward to meeting you.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment
Details
Date posted
13 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7181641-SL
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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