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Nurse Associate
The closing date is 23 June 2026
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Nursing Associates.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse associate to join our friendly well established Children’s Nursing Team. This post would be suitable for either newly qualified nurse associate or nurse associates with experience.
We are offering a permanent position working full time or part-time of a minimum of 23 hours per week up to 37.5 hours per week.
Bluefin ward nurses children and young people from birth to 18 years. Our patients have a variety of medical and surgical conditions. The unit has an HDU area and a separate Children’s and Young Person’s Day Unit.
You will build on essential skills in nursing sick children such as respiratory support, fluid and pain management and stabilisation of the critically ill child.
We provide excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development and leadership.
Main duties of the job
We have a strong multi‑disciplinary team and welcome enthusiastic, motivated nurse associates who are passionate about providing excellent care to children and their families. We encourage applicants to arrange a virtual visit to the unit and meet the team.
The service is committed to providing a high standard of nursing care for sick children and young people up to the age of 18 years, within the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, including outpatient, emergency and elective care within the division, by ensuring the most effective use of resources. Assist team members with the assessment and delivery of care, under the direction and supervision of the team leader.
Job responsibilities
* Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the leadership and direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) working within all aspects of the nursing process, providing high quality holistic and person-centred care to individuals.
* Support the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care with focus on promoting health and independence.
* Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
* Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
* Be an accountable professional.
* Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
* Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
Please see our detailed job description for the main duties and responsibilities.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
About us
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.
Qualifications
* Nurse Associate Qualification
* Evidence of functional skills in mathematics and English Level 2 or GCSEs in maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
* Foundation Degree or Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education delivered by an institution approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to provide preregistration nursing education.
* Cannulation
* Venepuncture
* Paediatric experience in hospital setting
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous child care experience
* Awareness of current government initiatives
* Experience with medical devices
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Able to demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to respond to varying situations
* Understanding of the NMC and their professional responsibilities and accountability
* Completion of relevant clinical/specialist competencies
Skills
* Team worker in multidisciplinary environment
* Keyboard and IT system skills
* Ability to use initiative
Personal Qualities
* Positive and Adaptable
* Ability to work under pressure
* Flexible
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata
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