Paediatric Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Trainee ENP

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is looking for an experienced nurse practitioner in Brighton. The role involves assessing and treating children in the Emergency Department, with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must hold UK NMC registration and have relevant urgent care experience. This full-time position offers flexibility and a pathway from Band 6 to Band 7 as skills develop.

Benefits

Support for career growth

Wellbeing programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working independently as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) in urgent/emergency care.
• Relevant minor injuries course.
• Evidence of clinical decision making.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously assess and treat children presenting with injuries or minor illnesses.
• Provide clinical expertise within the department.
• Participate in training programs for junior staff.

Skills

Emergency care experience

Physical assessment skills

Clinical decision-making

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Job summary: An experienced nurse practitioner is sought for the Children's Emergency Department at the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital. The role is suited to someone with urgent/emergency care experience, particularly in paediatrics, to join a dedicated team of Paediatric Emergency Nurse Practitioners.

The role is a full-time contract designed to develop your skills and knowledge in the management of injured children and to support progression toward autonomous paediatric practice. The position may start at Band 6 with a pathway to Band 7 as skills and practice are established. Applications are welcome from those currently working toward a practitioner role with appropriate paediatric acute experience and minor injury/illness expertise.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold UK NMC registration. We are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses requiring sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include autonomous assessment/examination, planning of care, and discharge/refer of children aged 0-16 years presenting with injuries or minor illness. Duties include:

• Primary wound closure.
• Management of limb/digit fractures and deformities including plastering and splinting.
• Requesting and interpreting X-rays.
• Referral of patients to speciality services.
• Role modelling and education of the wider departmental MDT.

Please read the attached job description for more information.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We are committed to putting the patient first and hold an Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. We support staff with networks and buddying, and are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We emphasise wellbeing, learning, and development for career growth.

We encourage a long and rewarding career with us and look forward to your application.

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

Details

Date posted: 25 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £54,710 per annum (pro rata for B6 Trainee, B7 Qualified)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 279-7426686-SEP25

Location: Royal Sussex Community Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

• Autonomously assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and refer or discharge children and young people attending the Emergency Department within the ENP scope and Trust guidelines.
• Maintain accountability, authority, and responsibility to ensure a high quality, patient-centred service.
• Act as an effective role model and provide clinical expertise within the department.
• Provide specialist knowledge to patients and staff in paediatric injuries in the Emergency Department.

Where appropriate, work within the CED team on professional nursing issues and clinical governance. Participate in educational and training programmes for junior staff, including doctors. Support Matron and senior staff to deliver high quality, patient-focused care in the Childrens Emergency Department. The post holder will work flexibly to achieve key responsibilities.

Key Working Relationships

All CED clerical, nursing and medical staff; Speciality Doctors (orthopaedic, ENT, Maxillofacial and surgical); Band 7 Ward Managers, Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital; CAMHS Liaison Services (SPFT); Safeguarding Team, Social Care Services (Sussex wide).

Please see the job description for more details.

Person Specification

Essential

• Relevant experience of working independently as an ENP/NP in urgent/emergency care.
• Relevant physical assessment/minor injuries course.
• NMC registration or equivalent.

Desirable

• Experience of working clinically with children.
• Evidence of clinical decision making (qualifications/competencies).

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential: Evidence of ongoing development to understand equalities issues and champion diversity in previous roles.

Regulatory and Sponsorship

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS submission will be made.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For details see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance. UK registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Royal Sussex Community Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE

Employer website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/