Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Worthing; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Worthing is seeking a Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse to deliver exceptional care within the Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will possess substantial ED experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing a team of nurses and ensuring high standards of patient care. This role supports visa sponsorship and offers a competitive salary between £38,682 and £46,580 annually, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience relevant to ED.
• Ability to lead a team of nurses.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard nursing care without direct supervision.
• Manage clinical area and team of nurses.
• Support the Paediatric Lead with team management.

Skills

ED experience

Excellent communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

RNCN or dual trained

European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS)

Mental health qualification

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Are you a dynamic, motivated and flexible nurse, with relevant ED experience and qualifications?

The Emergency Department at Worthing Hospital, is looking for Band 6 Paediatric Senior Nurses who are as passionate about delivering quality patient care as we are and who want to make a difference to patients and their families at a time they are most in need.

Paediatric ED is seeing around 20,000 young people a year and is separate to the main ED, with 7 rooms and its on Resus bay. This service is looking to grow and ensure the best care to children.

We are looking for kind and caring, dynamic nurse with excellent communication and organisational skills, who are able to motivate, support and inspire others and be proactive in their role.

We are a very supportive and encouraging department with close links to Brighton University and are supported by our dedicated Practice Development Team.

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

To support the Paediatric Leads to manage a team of nurses ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care and take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area. Take a lead for a specific area of professional practice as delegated by the Paediatric Lead and deputise in there absence.

To provide a high standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care as required within the Paediatric Emergency Department. To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with children and their family/carers, the MDT, other departments within the trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.

In order to deliver the above, you will require an excellent understanding and knowledge of children's health needs including substantial ED experience and post qualification experience. You will take responsibility for the paediatric department within the Emergency Department both during the day and a night and will be supported by other staff as patient safety demand dictates.

About us

Working for our organisation

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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Job responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based on evidence based practice.
• To demonstrate excellence in ED Nursing skills and to be a source of knowledge for other junior staff.
• Undertake and document a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment and triage or the physical and social needs of the patient.
• Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well‑being of patients in their care
• Influence and monitor standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines
• Leads a paediatric team through the shift
• Promote good working relationships with the nursing teams, providing appropriate advice and support.
• To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Emergency Department
• Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques
• Deputise for the Paediatric Lead Nurse in there absence.
• Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior nursing staff
• Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• RNCN or dual trained
• Extensive post registration experience. Must have experience relevant to ED.
• European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) / Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)
• Mental health qualification / Experience of caring for MH presentations
• Evidence of Leadership Qualification / Experience of leading a team
• Post qualification experience in an acute hospital setting
• An understanding of professional issues relating to safeguarding

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)

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)

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata