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Main area Paediatrics Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 1 year (Secondment opportunities also available) Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Mix of days and nights) Job ref 279-7654996-DEC25
Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Alexandra Childrens hospital Town Brighton Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 23/12/2025
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children's Emergency Department at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital for an experienced nurse to join our Band 6 team of nurses. Ideally you will have a background of working within a Childrens Emergency Department.
You will be working closely with our team of Band 7 nurses and taking lead on shifts with their support.
We can provide various training opportunities to ensure you progress within the role.
We have a team of dedicated practice educators that work closely within the department.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a highly experienced, diligent and motivated children’s Emergency Department (C ED) nurse, with an aptitude to deliver and support junior colleagues evidence based high quality care for children and young people.
The post holder will provide expert clinical care, using critical decision making skills to provide high quality care for children, young people and their families. They will ensure a safe and efficient environment for patients, families and staff, whilst meeting the emergency department clinical quality Indicators, KPI’s and national performance targets as appropriate.
They will motivate, support and display overall exemplary professional leadership to the nursing and wider CED team.
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
Clinical Practice
The post-holder will ensure that all areas of their practice adhere to all current NMC guidance.
The post holder will be a clinical expert delivering evidence-based care to Children/young people (CYP) and acting as a clinical role model for colleagues.
To be confident and highly competent at triaging patients on arrival to CED, utilising a triage tool and appropriately prioritising patients based on urgency and clinical presentation. To utilise and redirect post triage any suitable patients to appropriate GP services which can be accessed directly by CED staff.
They will be able to undertake a comprehensive physical assessment of children and young people in CED, escalating concerns timely and succinctly.
They will have knowledge and skills to sensitively assess and communicate with children and young people that present with mental health presentations.
They will sometimes be the nurse in charge for CED and they will be responsible for and prioritising the safety of patients in the department and timely flow of patients through the department.
They will utilise critical evaluation and critical decision-making skills to oversee the department to assess and reassess the prioritisation of deteriorating patients, escalating as appropriate.
Be competent and confident with paediatric advanced life support.
Along with a member of the medical team, they will attend paediatric trauma calls in the adult ED, providing paediatric nursing assessment /treatment and be an advocate for the child/young person in an adult clinical environment.
To be fully conversant with emergency procedures regarding major incidents.
Be familiar with the child death process within the CED and support staff with any child death, signposting to wellbeing and emotional support services as needed.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
* NMC registration as a children’s nurse
* First Degree
* Teaching and assessing in clinical practice or equivalent.
* APLS/EPLS provider or equivalent
* Significant experience in children’s emergency nursing.
* Be proficient in fundamental CED
* Triage competent
* Cannulation/venepuncture
* Additional qualifications in teaching or education.
* Children’s ED course or equivalent
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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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.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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