Actionus

East Sussex

Nursing jobs in Brighton.

Nursing is the largest single source of temporary demand in UK healthcare, covering ward, theatre, critical care, community and primary care settings. Actionus books NMC-registered nurses onto locum, agency, bank and permanent roles with full compliance, revalidation checks and weekly online timesheets.

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Hiring in Brighton

What the Brighton market looks like.

Sussex services are consolidated across a large acute group plus separate community and mental health trusts, with sites strung along the coast. Rail links make Worthing, Haywards Heath and Crawley practical, and some candidates split work between Sussex and South London.

Major employers in East Sussex

  • —University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
  • —East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Also covering

Hove · Worthing · Eastbourne · Haywards Heath · Crawley · Lewes

Typical settings

  • NHS acute wards and theatres
  • Critical care
  • Community and district nursing
  • Primary care and prisons

Common specialities

  • ITU
  • Theatre
  • A&E
  • Mental health
  • Paediatrics
  • District nursing
  • Practice nurse

Questions

Nursing work in Brighton, answered.

What nursing jobs are available in Brighton?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent nursing roles across Brighton and the wider East Sussex area, including nhs acute wards and theatres, critical care, community and district nursing. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire nurses in Brighton?
Major healthcare employers in and around Brighton include University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a nursing professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Brighton?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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