Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Emergency Department Paediatric
The closing date is 30 March 2026
Are you a dynamic, motivated and flexible nurse, with relevant ED experience and qualifications?
Are you looking for the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally and someone who enjoys nurturing and empowering others to flourish in their role?
The Emergency Department at St Richards Hospital, Chichester are 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.
We are looking for kind and caring, dynamic nurses with excellent communication and organisational skills, who are able to motivate, support and inspire others and be proactive in their role.
We receive a wide variety of Emergency patients, including Trauma, Medical/Surgical, Gynaecology, Maternity and Paediatrics. We have a developing Urgent Treatment Centre run by our Emergency Nurse Practitioner Team who work closely with staff to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills in minor injury management and treatment.
We are a very supportive and encouraging department with close links to Brighton University and are supported by our dedicated Practice Development Team.
Main duties of the job
To support the Paediatric Lead 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 their 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 at night and will be supported by other staff as patient safety demand dictates.
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.
Candidate Information Pack
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.
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 Qualified Nurses.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
* 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 of the physical and social needs of the patient.
* Create and utilise 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 their 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.
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For more information, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Liz Hayward, Emergency Department Matron on 01243 788122 ext 32914 or the Nurse in Charge on 01243 788122 ext 33410.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
* Significant experience in ED/acute care.
* Mentorship / PSPA training or working towards.
* Cannulation and Venepuncture.
* EPALS.
* Level 1 and 2 RCN emergency care framework.
* Evidence of additional courses relevant to children's emergency care.
* ED courses.
Staff management
* Sickness Absence management.
* Roster management.
* Courageous conversations.
* Human Factors training.
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)
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
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