Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Brighton is hiring a Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse for the Imaging and Interventional Radiology Department. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care while providing training, mentoring, and leading clinical audits. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient outcomes in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse required with valid NMC registration.
• Experience as a ‘scrub’ nurse.
• Ability to administer medication.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development, planning, and co-ordination of specialist treatment.
• Assess inpatients and outpatients, plan, implement and manage care.
• Provide specialist advice to patients and carers.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Auditing

Education

Registered Nurse - NMC

Mentorship; Teaching or Assessing Courses

IV medication and cannulation certificate

Job description

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Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum 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

We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who is committed to delivering high quality patient care and willing to extend their knowledge and skills, to fill the role of a Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse in our friendly team within the Imaging and Interventional Radiology Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

Interventional Radiology is a field that requires dynamic, multi skilled individuals who enjoy variety in their work. We provide comprehensive orientation; training and development in a friendly team environment which values nursing staff. Our supportive nursing team offers a unique combination of technical and high dependency nursing skills. The role is in Interventional Radiology but also provides opportunities to work across all imaging modalities including Hybrid (Interventional and Surgical) Theatres; CT, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy. There will also be opportunities to work in our partnered modality Neurological Interventional Radiology.

The unit is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. You will be required to work flexibly between these times, doing 37.5 hours per week. This senior nursing position includes a variety of non-clinical duties such as education and training; mentoring; pre-assessments; being involved in audits; quality assurance and service improvement discussions and appraisals, to list just a few. This makes the role both rewarding and interesting.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the development, planning and co-ordination of specialist treatment within the department

Assess inpatients and outpatients, plan, implement and manage care.

Carry out specialist nursing procedures with Radiology specialists.

Monitor patients throughout procedures and during aftercare.

Provide specialist advice to patients and carers.

Undertake research and lead clinical audits in specialist area.

May be required to supervise a team of nursing and support staff.

Training of new and junior staff.

(Please read attached Job Description)

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, 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 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 - 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

Please read the accompanying Job Description.

We are proud to be able to offer a variety of flexible working options and contracts. For further information, please refer to the Flexible Working for Registered Nurses document which is attached to this advert .

Person specification

Qualifications; Registration & Experience

• Registered Nurse - NMC
• Mentorship; Teaching or Assessing Courses
• Able to administer medication and hold a valid IV medication and cannulation certificate.
• Experience as a ‘scrub’ nurse

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:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

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

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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.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

Name Mac Chinehasha Job title Clinical Nurse Specialist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01273 696955 Additional information

We welcome informal visits or phone discussions. If you wish to know more before you apply to join us in this exciting field of nursing, please contact either of the following:

Mac Chinehasha, Clinical Nurse Specialist;

Fiona Lerski, Radiology Sister;

Interventional Radiology on 01273 69 69 55 ext 64240 for more information.