Nursing Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Nursing Assistant The closing date is 01 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not offered for this post. We are looking for compassionate and caring individuals to join our permanent teams at East Surrey Hospital. We currently have vacancies across the Trust within the medical and surgical divisions. We have a bespoke training package developed to meet the needs of both those new to care and those with previous experience. All we ask is you bring with you your compassion, care, kindness and a can-do approach, which are attributes we know will help you to thrive in our organisation. The nursing assistant role is a valued role within our teams, when we asked colleagues to describe the impact they have they used the following words: Invaluable Supportive Inspiring Irreplaceable Essential If you want to make a difference to our patients and their families every day and go home feeling proud, valued and knowing you have made an impact on someone's day, we want to hear from you. We offer you the opportunity to join one of our friendly teams, whereby you will be supported by both your manager and our education colleagues. This will enable you to grow and flourish to reach your full potential. Applicants are required to complete their applications without the use of artificial intelligence or automated writing tools. All submissions must reflect the applicant's own original work. 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 Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the region's busiest providers of healthcare. It was formed on 1 April 1998 following a merger between East Surrey Healthcare NHS and Crawley Horsham NHS Trusts. We are often referred to as 'SASH'. We run East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, where we have more than 700 beds and provide acute and complex services. In addition, we provide a range of outpatient, diagnostic and less complex planned services at The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital. Every year, over 120,000 people attend our Emergency Department, we deliver nearly 4,000 babies and almost half a million people have outpatient appointments with us. We are a major local employer, with a diverse workforce of around 5,500 staff providing healthcare services to a growing population of some 744,000 people. 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 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum plus high cost allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 326-8374904-AW Job locations East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5