Job overview
****** THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST EMPLOYEES ******
The post holder will facilitate, manage and be responsible for the effective management and movement of patients through all the emergency acute care areas, combining considerable experience, clinical relationships, utilisation of staff and available resources appropriately whilst adhering to all departmental, Trust and Government policies, ensuring all patients receive a high standard of specialist nursing care.
The post holder will be a clinical expert and an excellent role model, providing a clear focus for clinical leadership, and be responsible for ensuring excellence through clinical care managing, teaching and encouraging professional development for all staff whilst meeting the Emergency Department Clinical Quality Indicators, KPIs and meeting the National Performance Targets and where necessary the wider acute floor.
This role encompasses out of hours working (nights and weekends) the successful candidate will be expected to work a full range of days, night and weekends to meet the service needs of the department.
Prior to submission of your application for any internal secondment or fixed term post, please ensure that you have discussed this with your line manager to obtain their approval.
If you do not have written approval from your current line manager to take this position if successful as an internal secondment opportunity, it would be offered as a fixed term position.
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.
Main duties of the job
Would you like to join our friendly emergency care team in Brighton’s Major Trauma Centre and be part of the leadership and management of the Department’s Patients and Staff? Are you interested in managing and developing nursing skills and have a desire to care for emergency care patients? You will have a superb career and professional development opportunities. We currently have 5 Resus and 26 majors cubicles. We have a busy minor’s area and a large ambulatory clinical decision unit. Excitingly a multimillion pound redevelopment of the acute floor has begun which will bring the emergency department up to date with a purpose built 8 bedded resus and modern fit for purpose department. The department sees around 250-300 patients per day.
We are looking for a motivated, committed and team orientated senior nurses.
We are a progressive department that is committed to the highest standards of nursing care. You will act as an excellent role model, clinical practitioner and promote professional practice and work towards completing your full knowledge skills framework outline for Band 7.
We are looking for a dedicated, patient focused and reliable senior nurse to provide commitment to the highest standards of nursing care.
We are proud to be able to offer a variety of flexible working options and contracts. For further information please refer to the Flexible Working for Registered Nurses document which is attached to this advert.
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
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Substantial experience at B6 or above in emergency nursing
2. Teaching/Mentorship Course BSC(Hons) Degree or equivalent (or working towards degree level study)
3. Advanced Life Support PILS
4. Acute, Critical or Emergency Care course (or equivalent evidence of post graduate study)
5. PILS
6. Evidence of Leadership Study
7. Completion of level one trauma course (TILS)
8. Current trauma unit or major trauma centre experience
Desirable criteria
9. Level 2 trauma course
10. Evidence of involvement in quality improvement projects
11. Recognised Leadership Course (D)
12. Physical Assessment Course (D)
13. ALS provider (D)
14. Completion of Masters level study
15. Ultrasound guided cannulation
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
16. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
17. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications