Resus Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced emergency nurse to join the resuscitation team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The role involves managing trauma patients, working in a dynamic environment, and contributing to patient care in a Major Trauma Centre. Applicants must hold UK NMC registration and have extensive emergency care experience.

Benefits

Education and training opportunities

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with extensive experience in emergency care.
• Current ILS Provider.
• Practice assessor or mentorship module completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of patients effectively and liaise with other departments.
• Contribute to the overall effective management of the trauma and resuscitation unit.
• Participate in the mentorship/practice assessing of students and new staff members.

Skills

Venepuncture and cannulation

Basic IT Skills

Education

NMC registration

Completion of Level 1 Trauma Course or equivalent

Evidence of post-graduate A&E Course

Job description

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Main area Emergency Care Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Part time hours also considered) Job ref 279-7216215-MAY25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Emergency Department Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/06/2025 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced emergency nurse to apply for a band 6 post within the resuscitation area of the Emergency department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

The resuscitation area has 5 beds and are for the mostly acutely unwell patients in the department. The department receives patients from many specialities including acute medicine, respiratory, stroke, elderly care, surgery, obstetrics and gynae, trauma and orthopedic, neurosurgery.

We are one of 12 adult only Major Trauma Centres in England and therefore see a wide range of advanced trauma patients requiring specialist care.

The post will seek a dynamic and energetic individual able to work as part of a team. The postholder will be offered education, mandatory training and staff development within a positive learning environment. The department has links to Bright and Sussex University enabling access to further education.

You will be part of a team of Resus Junior Sister/Charge Nurses and will be required to rotate shifts including both days, nights and weekends.

D ue to departmental acuity or staffing levels the post holder may sometimes be required to work in other areas of the Emergency Department. This would be at the decision of the shift leader.

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.

Main duties of the job

Service Delivery and Improvement

To contribute to the overall effective management of the trauma and resuscitation unit and to maintain a clean and safe working environment, eg , tidy working area, clean up spillages, liaise with zone co-ordinator and shift leader etc.

To manage a group of patients effectively and liaising effectively with other departments to ensure prompt and high quality care.

To contribute to the effective use of resources and monitor the safe and economical use of all supplies and equipment, identifying problems and reporting to the ED Shift Leader/Management Nurse, eg , use appropriate equipment for purpose and minimise wastage.

To assess and report practical hazards and take any immediate and appropriate action .

To ensure that any incident, complaint or other undue occurrence is managed in accordance with departmental and Trust policy, eg complete the Datix process and statements in timely manner.

Demonstrate an excellent understanding of clinical governance and risk management and its application to work.

People Management and Development

Participate in the mentorship/practice assessing of students and new staff members.

Solely coordinate resus, be accountable for own professional judgements, actions and omissions, ensuring safe transfer of patients arriving and leaving the clinical area.

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

Person specification

Registration

• NMC registration
• Extensive experience in emergency care

Experience and Qualifications

• Registered nurse with extensive experience in emergency care.
• Current ILS Provider
• Completion of Level 1 Trauma Course or equivalent (TILS)
• Evidence of post-graduate A&E Course (enrolled or completion)
• Practice assessor or mentorship module completion.
• Completion or near completion of the ECA level 2 competencies
• Team Leadership experience
• ILS/ALS Instructor
• Evidence of professional development in resuscitation and emergency nursing such as a level 2 trauma course or equivalent (ATNC, TNCC or ETC).
• A wider organisational understanding Team leadership experience. ILS/ALS Instructor Evidence of professional development in resuscitation and emergency nursing such as a level 2 trauma course or equivalent (ATNC, TNCC or ETC). Advanced resuscitation skills (ALS, NLS, APLS, EPLS).

Skills

• Venepuncture and cannulation
• Basic IT Skills – Microsoft Office software.

People Management and Development

• Management experience and development
• Aware of Trust position and current emergency quality indicators
• Leadership course

Specific Requirements

• Understanding of patient tracking system

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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 Emma Pickles Job title Lead Practice Educator Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01273696955 Additional information

If you have any questions regarding this job advert you can contact Emma Pickles via email on [e-mail] or Dyane Castellano on [e-mail]

Alternatively you can ring : 01273696955 ext. 62283. and leave a voicemail.