Job Summary
Staff Nurse role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, caring for children in a 10‑bed critical care unit requiring high dependency respiratory and ventilation support.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑standard paediatric nursing care, supported by experienced staff.
* Support routine and daily care activities for children in the unit.
* Contribute to smooth and efficient running of the unit and local team.
* Develop knowledge and skills through local agreed plans and support development of others.
* Work in partnership with other agencies and rotate between day‑case services and inpatient wards.
* Invite participation of children and families in care planning.
* Make admissions/discharges decisions with appropriate stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
* UK NMC registered registered nurse.
* Qualified Child Nurse (Registered Nurse Child).
* Recent (within 12 months) acute paediatric experience.
* Experience in critical care, child ventilation and respiratory support.
* Mentorship qualification or experience (desirable).
* Safeguarding competence (desirable).
Person Specification – Essential
* Current UK professional registration.
* Evidence of championing diversity and equality in previous roles.
* Current understanding of NHS safety and infection control standards.
Person Specification – Desirable
* Mentorship qualification.
* Safeguarding competence.
* Experience in multi‑disciplinary paediatric team.
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