Paediatric Staff Nurse Daycare

NHS; Bighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a Paediatric Staff Nurse for their Day Case Ward, specializing in children's surgery and treatments. The ideal candidate must be a registered paediatric nurse with at least one year of post-qualification experience. This role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication, ensuring quality care for young patients. Applicants are encouraged to apply for a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Support for staff wellbeing

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• UK NMC registration required.
• One year post qualification experience necessary.
• Experience in a daycare unit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with carers.
• Demonstrate basic IT skills for patient records.
• Lead shift handovers ensuring relevant information is communicated.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Active listening

Education

Registered paediatric nurse

Job description

Paediatric Staff Nurse Daycare – University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Overview

The closing date is 01 October 2025. This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route; sponsorship can be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25,000) and any role-specific criteria.

We are looking for a committed, adaptable, hard working Children\'s Nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills. For an informal discussion or visit please contact Ruth de Mello, Ward Sister, 01273 696955 ext 2379 or email [e-mail].

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager before applying. Secondments can\'t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain effective communication with carers about routine and daily activities of the children in designated area.
• Negotiate sensitively with children and their carers, particularly if there are any barriers to understanding.
• Behave in a consistent manner with children and their carers, multidisciplinary team and the public.
• Communicate with children in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development and with their carers.
• Articulate current status of all children in their care to nurse in charge on each shift; if in charge, then to the children\'s services bleep holder as required and to the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate use of basic IT skills to complete details of admission/discharge of patients.
• Write precise, accurate and timely nursing records.
• Listen actively and respond appropriately to information given.
• Take part in and lead shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated to the team.
• Recognise when own and others\' behaviour is not acceptable and take action to address this effectively.

About us

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. Our range of Staff Networks can help break down barriers, and we 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 compassion and empathy and support wellbeing through our Wellbeing Programme for staff.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so you can grow and develop. From your first day with us, we will help you progress in your career. We hope you choose UHSussex for a long and rewarding career where you can make a difference and feel valued. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job responsibilities

The Royal Alexandra Children\'s Hospital (RACH) is located on the Royal Sussex County Hospital site in Brighton. In June 2007, RACH opened its current site in a modern facility. It has won international design awards and continues to provide pioneering children\'s care. RACH works closely with the neonatal service, providing support and services for neonates such as surgery. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated team player to join our dynamic paediatric departments.

Our Day Case Ward is a busy unit which cares for children having surgery or investigations and treatment of medical conditions from a wide range of specialties.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

• Registered paediatric nurse
• Experience within a daycare unit
• 1 year post qualification experience

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)