Working for us
Together we care better
South Downs Health NHS Trust employs 1,500 people and cares for the 250,000 people of Brighton and Hove – providing them with community, specialist rehabilitation and children’s health services (in conjunction with Brighton and Hove City Council).
We now have a contract to deliver community services in West Sussex, and as a growing, forward-looking organisation committed to providing high-quality healthcare now and in the future, we are always on the lookout for passionate, motivated individuals.
We employ:
- Clinicians – eg doctors, district nurses, specialist nurses
- Healthcare assistants who gain valuable experience, which may lead to professional training and qualifications.
- Administrators with a wide range of skills and experience
- Managers with NHS and/or private sector experience
- Support staff – in all areas including Business Support, Finance and HR
We offer you a range of benefits – plus the immense job satisfaction that caring for other people brings.
Why join us? Because we can offer you…
- The chance to work for an excellent employer – in its most recent survey, our staff placed us second in south east coast overall and among the top 20% of Trust’s nationally for the percentage of staff
- feeling valued by their work colleagues,
- agreeing that their role makes a difference to patients and
- believing the Trust provides equal opportunities for career progression and promotion
- A wide range of training and development opportunities.
- Flexible working options.
- Strong support from your manager throughout your time with us.
- The opportunity to use our superb workplace nurseries.
- An affordable final salary pension scheme.
Work Experience
A limited numberof work experience placements are allocated each term. Please send applications for placements to:
Recruitment
HR Department
Glynde Building
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton BN2 3EW
Or email recruitment@southdowns.nhs.uk
Age Positive Campaign
South Downs Health is the first NHS trust in England to be recognised by the government for its work in stamping out age discrimination.
The Trust has been awarded "champion" status by the Age Positive Campaign, run by the Department for Work and Pensions. Over 1,500 people work for the Trust; the youngest is 18, the oldest has just turned 76. For more information about Age Positive, visit www.agepositive.gov.uk
