Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse - Nutfield Ward

The closing date is 26 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sister/Charge Nurse post within the surgical division to join a dynamic and growing team.

Nutfield Ward is a 28 bedded ward caring for patients with varying needs predominantly within the surgical specialties.

To provide leadership, support and supervision to junior colleagues and to act as a role model in the assessing, planning, implementation, evaluation and delivery of a high standard to care for patients attending being cared for in the ward.

The post holder will:

Work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers in Nutfield Ward.

Be expected to work autonomously and independently, be in charge shifts as well as daily running of the department

Provide advice and support to junior staff. Be active in the development of staff and provision of training.

The department focuses on staff development actively seeks and creates opportunities for professional growth and development both within the Trust and utilizing external sources.

The service we provide is 24/7 therefore the post holder will be part of a shift rotation.

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

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7850900-MH

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • oEvidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • oA complete and accurate application
  • oSuitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • oEvidence of essential experience for role
  • oMeet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • oHold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
  • oEvidence of the Trust values and behaviours
  • oEvidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • oEvidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • oA complete and accurate application
  • oSuitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • oEvidence of essential experience for role
  • oMeet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • oHold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
  • oEvidence of the Trust values and behaviours
  • oEvidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Priscilla Sasidharan

priscilla.sasidharan@nhs.net

01737768511

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7850900-MH

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Supporting documents

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