East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Newly Qualified Nurses

The closing date is 18 February 2026

Job summary

Are you about to qualify as a Registered Nurse and looking for the perfect place to begin your career?Join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, where you'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to helping you thrive from day one.

We have exciting opportunities across both our acute hospital sites and community nursing teams, offering you a structured start to your nursing career and the chance to make a real difference to patient lives across East Sussex.

Take the first step in a fulfilling nursing career with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Apply now and become part of a team that's making a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

What's on offer:

- Current vacancies in multiple specialties including acute care, community nursing, surgical wards emergency medicine

- Structured support with mentorship and career guidance

- Opportunities to develop clinical confidence and discover your passion

- Competitive NHS salary and benefits

- Access to continued professional development

Who are we looking for: Newly qualified nurses who are compassionate, motivated, and eager to learn in a dynamic healthcare environment.

About us

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.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

374-NQN1602

Job locations

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

BN21 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached for further information. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached for further information. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Newly Qualified Nurse

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Newly Qualified Nurse

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

BN21 2UD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

BN21 2UD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)