Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, Children's Emergency Department
Band 7
Main area Children's Emergency Care Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term (maternity cover) available) Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week Job ref 279-7607777-NOV25
Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital Town Brighton Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 17/12/2025
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Job overview
We're seeking an experienced senior nurse for an exciting opportunity in our busy Children’s Emergency Department at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, committed, and able to work well under pressure, with a strong desire to develop their skills.
As part of a clinical team including Band 7 nurses, ED consultants, and the Matron for Children’s Emergency Care, you will share responsibility for the department. You will work clinically alongside nursing staff, providing expertise and support. The role offers the chance to develop management and leadership skills within a diverse and supportive team.
As a Band 7 nurse, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating care programs, setting care standards for children and their families in the ED, and leading nursing colleagues. You will also collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
This clinical position requires you to work shifts, including nights and weekends, and includes management time for completing leadership duties throughout the year.
We’re looking for individuals who are ready to make a difference in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Role Summary
The post holder will support the Matron and senior sisters/charge nurses to ensure that high quality patient focused care is delivered within the Children’s Emergency Service.
The post holder will actively participate in the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the department.
The post holder will act as a clinical leader and role model whilst providing direct quality patient care, sharing expertise with colleagues.
The post holder will work within the ED team on professional nursing issues and management of clinical governance issues
The post holder will guide the activity of nursing, medical and other staff to ensure rapid assessment, treatment and ultimately transfer/discharge of children and young people.
The post holder will participate in educational and training programmes for junior members of the team, including acting as a preceptor to newly qualified nurses.
The post holder will lead a team of nurses on a shift by shift basis.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly to achieve the key responsibilities of the post.
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.
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.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
* The post holder will provide specialist paediatric knowledge on the clinical care of emergency patients presenting with varying complaints and utilising advanced nursing skills across the children’s emergency care speciality.
* The post holder will, on a shift basis, ensure that all staff are aware of, and meet the needs of patients and relatives in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner, whilst ensuring returned respect for staff members.
* The post holder will, on a shift basis, maintain effective relationships between the multi-professional team in the clinical environment.
* The post holder will maintain and develop own clinical expertise and knowledge.
* The postholder will be aware of, and work in line with, our Trust’s Safeguarding Adults and Children procedures.
Service delivery and improvement
* The post holder on a daily basis act as the shift leader to supervise, co-ordinate and control the provision of high quality care within the children’s emergency service.
* The post holder will lead on the embedding and implementation of the Patient First Improvement System (PFIS) within the Children’s Emergency Department.
* The post holder will apply this methodology to all service
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