Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 1 year (Secondment opportunities also available)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7654996-DEC25
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Alexandra Childrens hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/12/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/12/2025
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children's Emergency Department at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital for an experienced nurse to join our Band 6 team of nurses. Ideally you will have a background of working within a Childrens Emergency Department.
You will be working closely with our team of Band 7 nurses and taking lead on shifts with their support.
We can provide various training opportunities to ensure you progress within the role.
We have a team of dedicated practice educators that work closely within the department.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a highly experienced, diligent and motivated children’s Emergency Department (CED) nurse, with an aptitude to deliver and support junior colleagues evidence based high quality care for children and young people.
The post holder will provide expert clinical care, using critical decision making skills to provide high quality care for children, young people and their families. They will ensure a safe and efficient environment for patients, families and staff, whilst meeting the emergency department clinical quality Indicators, KPI’s and national performance targets as appropriate.
They will motivate, support and display overall exemplary professional leadership to the nursing and wider CED team.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Practice
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The post-holder will ensure that all areas of their practice adhere to all current NMC guidance.
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The post holder will be a clinical expert delivering evidence-based care to Children/young people (CYP) and acting as a clinical role model for colleagues.
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To be confident and highly competent at triaging patients on arrival to CED, utilising a triage tool and appropriately prioritising patients based on urgency and clinical presentation. To utilise and redirect post triage any suitable patients to appropriate GP services which can be accessed directly by CED staff.
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They will be able to undertake a comprehensive physical assessment of children and young people in CED, escalating concerns timely and succinctly.
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They will have knowledge and skills to sensitively assess and communicate with children and young people that present with mental health presentations.
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They will sometimes be the nurse in charge for CED and they will be responsible for and prioritising the safety of patients in the department and timely flow of patients through the department,
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They will utilise critical evaluation and critical decision-making skills to oversee the department to assess and reassess the prioritisation of deteriorating patients, escalating as appropriate.
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Be competent and confident with paediatric advanced life support.
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Along with a member of the medical team, they will attend paediatric trauma calls in the adult ED, providing paediatric nursing assessment/treatment and be an advocate for the child/young person in an adult clinical environment.
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To be fully conversant with emergency procedures regarding major incidents.
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Be familiar with the child death process within the CED and support staff with any child death, signposting to wellbeing and emotional support services as
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registration as a children’s nurse
- First Degree
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice or equivalent.
- APLS/EPLS provider or equivalent
- Significant experience in children’s emergency nursing.
- Be proficient in fundamental CED skills
Desirable criteria
- Triage competent
- Cannulation/venepuncture
- Additional qualifications in teaching or education.
- Children’s ED course or equivalent
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carl Sedge
- Job title
- CED Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
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