Staff Nurse - Children's Emergency Department

Job description

Job summary

We are currently looking for Qualified Children's Nurses with post registration experience of working with children in a acute setting who would like to become part of the CED team.

We would also welcome applications from adult nurses with ED experience who can show paediatric experience in a an acute setting

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.

Fixed term/secondment opportunities also available.

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.

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

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.

This is your opportunity to work within the children's emergency nursing team and continue to develop your career. You will be working 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 learning in the department.

We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic, energetic children's nurses with a skill for prioritising, delivering and organising emergency patient care. You will have a proactive and positive approach, with evidence of excellent clinical, teaching , managerial and inter-personal skills to lead, work alongside and motivate our multi-disciplinary team.

Informal visits / chats strongly encouraged

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 Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team provides the highest standard of patient care.
2. Contributes to the smooth and efficient running of CED over a 24 hour period.
3. Continues to develop own knowledge and skills through locally agreed development plans and contribute to the development of others.
4. Contribute to working in partnership with other agencies.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Job description
Job responsibilities

1. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team provides the highest standard of patient care.
2. Contributes to the smooth and efficient running of CED over a 24 hour period.
3. Continues to develop own knowledge and skills through locally agreed development plans and contribute to the development of others.
4. Contribute to working in partnership with other agencies.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Child or Adult with Paediatric Experience.

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• 'Foundation Year - Paediatric Staff Nurse' in acute setting.

Desirable

• Post registration experience working with children in Acute setting

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification
Professional Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Child or Adult with Paediatric Experience.

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• 'Foundation Year - Paediatric Staff Nurse' in acute setting.

Desirable

• Post registration experience working with children in Acute setting

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• 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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

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