Paediatric Staff Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Chichester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a committed Paediatric Staff Nurse to provide exceptional nursing care to children in their day surgery unit. The successful candidate will have experience in an NHS or UK healthcare setting, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to mentor nursing students. The role offers a competitive salary of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro rata, along with opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Registered paediatric nurse or RN with paediatric experience required.
• Experience in an NHS or UK healthcare setting is essential.
• Previous experience in a relevant specialty is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the efficient running of the Children's Day surgery Unit.
• Deliver professional evidence-based nursing care to children.
• Supervise and mentor student nurses and Trainee Nurse associates.

Skills

Registered paediatric nurse

Ability to calculate complex drug dosages

Good communication skills

Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures

Mentorship training at Level 3

Paediatric Immediate Life Support

IV Drug Administration

Basic computer skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

NHS IT systems

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Paediatric Staff Nurse

The closing date is 25 November 2025

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.

Paediatric day surgery is located within day surgery unit at St Richards hospital.

We have a stand alone 6 bedded paediatric day ward which is a busy unit which cares for children having surgery from a wide range of specialties.

We are looking for a committed, adaptable, hard working Children's Nurse or RN with paediatric experience with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the Children's Day surgery Unit. They will be responsible and accountable for professional evidence-based nursing care delivered to children and young people. Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate care is received by the child, young person, and their families/carers whilst on the unit.

Excellent, holistic, and individualised nursing care will be delivered through assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating. This will be in line with Trust and National policies, procedures, values, and behaviours.

The post holder will support and promote a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor student nurses, Trainee Nurse associates, and Healthcare Assistants. The post holder will take responsibility for their own training needs and remain updated with their mandatory training.

The post holder will act as an advocate while demonstrating effective communication and listening skills which are age appropriate for the child, young person and their families.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential / Desirable

• Registered paediatric nurse or RN with paediatric experience
• Experience in an NHS or UK healthcare setting
• Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures; Ability to use initiative
• Ability to calculate complex drug dosages
• Basic computer skills
• Able to communicate using verbal and written skills
• Knowledge of Band 5 role; Understanding of Accountability and Responsibilities
• Previous experience in relevant speciality
• Portfolio evidence of post-basic learning
• Safeguarding training Level 3
• Mentorship training at Level 3 or equivalent
• Paediatric Immediate Life Support
• RSCN / RN with paediatric experience
• IV Drug Administration, Venepuncture and Cannulation
• Knowledge and experience of NHS IT systems/applications
• To undertake supervisory role of students and new members of staff

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)

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata