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Main area Paediatrics Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (This is to cover maternity leave - secondment opportunity also available) Hours 37.5 hours per week (Ideally full time, part time would be considered.) Job ref 279-7262142-JUN25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital Town Brighton Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/07/2025 23:59
About our Trust
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 always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and 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 always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be a Sister/ Charge Nurse in the Children’s Emergency Department with us in Brighton. It is a 12 month fixed term role.
The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital is a CQC rated 'Outstanding' regional, dedicated children's hospital located in Brighton overlooking the sea, next to the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The hospital opened the only dedicated children's emergency department on the South Coast in 2012 and we currently see around 29,000 children and young people annually.
There is a full resuscitation room, minors/majors cubicles and a four bedded observation unit. We were the first children's ED in the country to have a dedicated sensory cubicle for children with additional needs. There is a comprehensive paediatric emergency nurse practitioner service and ACORNS a community emergency nursing team based in CED to follow up an appropriate cohort of discharged patients.
This is your opportunity to work within the children's emergency nursing team and continue to develop your career. You will beworking in a bright purpose built children's hospital with support from the children's nursing team and paediatric consultants. The CED team has a focus on multi-disciplinary learningin the department.
Successful applicant would need significant experience working with children and young people in an emergency department. They must be competent and comfortable in all areas of emergency care and shift leading experience.
Main duties of the job
* To provide effective clinical leadership that ensures quality patient care; good communication; safe and efficient management of the service/department within allocated resources; facilitates the development of all the staff within the team
* To act as role model and expert practitioner
* To undertake delegated responsibility and support the Matron.
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.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To support the Matron and senior sisters/charge nurses to ensure that high quality patient focused care is delivered within the Children’s Emergency Department (CED)
* To actively participate in the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the department
* To act as a clinical leader and role model whilst providing direct quality patient care, sharing expertise with colleagues
* To work within the CED team on professional nursing issues and management of clinical governance issue
* To guide the activity of nursing, medical and other staff to ensure rapid assessment, treatment and ultimately transfer/discharge of children and young people
* To participate in educational and training programmes for junior members of the team, including acting as a preceptor to newly qualified nurses
* To lead a team of nurses on a shift by shift basis.
Person specification
Experience
* Significant experience in working with children and young people in the ED setting.
* APLS
* CEMENT / PANICC or other ED relevant course
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
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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Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
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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.
Name Carl Sedge Job title CED and Ambulatory Care Matron Email address carlsedge@nhs.net Telephone number 01273696955 Additional information
Informal visits or conversations would be welcomed.
Please contact Carl Sedge on 01273696955 ext 62365
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