Job summary
- Main area
- ED
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7667672-DEC25
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric 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
Are you a dynamic, motivated and flexible nurse, with relevant ED experience and qualifications?
The Emergency Department at Worthing Hospital, is looking for Band 6 Paediatric Senior Nurses who are as passionate about delivering quality patient care as we are and who want to make a difference to patients and their families at a time they are most in need.
Paediatric ED is seeing around 20,000 young people a year and is separate to the main ED, with 7 rooms and its on Resus bay. This service is looking to grow and ensure the best care to children.
We are looking for kind and caring, dynamic nurse with excellent communication and organisational skills, who are able to motivate, support and inspire others and be proactive in their role.
We are a very supportive and encouraging department with close links to Brighton University and are supported by our dedicated Practice Development Team.
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
To support the Paediatric Leads to manage a team of nurses ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care and take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area. Take a lead for a specific area of professional practice as delegated by the Paediatric Lead and deputise in there absence.
To provide a high standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care as required within the Paediatric Emergency Department. To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with children and their family/carers, the MDT, other departments within the trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.
In order to deliver the above, you will require an excellent understanding and knowledge of children's health needs including substantial ED experience and post qualification experience. You will take responsibility for the paediatric department within the Emergency Department both during the day and a night and will be supported by other staff as patient safety demand dictates.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based on evidence based practice.
- To demonstrate excellence in ED Nursing skills and to be a source of knowledge for other junior staff.
- Undertake and document a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment and triage or the physical and social needs of the patient.
- Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care
- Influence and monitor standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines
- Leads a paediatric team through the shift
- Promote good working relationships with the nursing teams, providing appropriate advice and support.
- To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Emergency Department
- Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques
- Deputise for the Paediatric Lead Nurse in there absence.
- Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior nursing staff
- Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RNCN or dual trained
- Extensive post registration experience. Must have experience relevant to ED.
- Mentorship / PSPA training
- European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) / Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)
Desirable criteria
- Mental health qualification / Experience of caring for MH presentations
- Evidence of Leadership Qualification / Experience of leading a team
- Post qualification experience in an acute hospital setting
- An understanding of professional issues relating to safeguarding
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ellie Stanley and Laura Simons
- Job title
- Paediatric Leads
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
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