University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Staff Nurse - Children's Emergency Department
The closing date is 10 February 2026
We are currently looking for Qualified Children's Nurses ideally with 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 ideally with ED experience who we could offer a fixed term contract.
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.
Job responsibilities
* As a member of the multi-disciplinary team provides the highest standard of patient care.
* Contributes to the smooth and efficient running of CED over a 24 hour period.
* Continues to develop own knowledge and skills through locally agreed development plans and contribute to the development of others.
* Contribute to working in partnership with other agencies.
Person Specification
Experience
* Registered Nurse - Child Branch or Adult with Paediatric Experience.
* Experience working with children in Acute setting
* Recent course relating to Acutely unwell / injured CYP.
* APLS
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)
£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata
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