Resus Junior Sister/Charge Nurse/ Paramedic

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking an experienced Resus Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join their Emergency Department. This role involves managing acutely unwell patients and requires UK NMC registration along with extensive experience in emergency care. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in a challenging environment. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are included.

Benefits

Extensive candidate support programme

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with extensive experience in emergency care.
• Current ILS Provider.
• Evidence of professional development in resuscitation and emergency nursing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall effective management of the trauma and resuscitation unit.
• Manage a group of patients effectively.
• Participate in the mentorship/practice assessing of students.

Skills

Venepuncture and cannulation

Basic IT skills - Microsoft Office software

Education

NMC registration

Completion of Level 1 Trauma Course or equivalent (TILS)

Practice assessor or mentorship module completion

Job description

Overview

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Resus Junior Sister/Charge Nurse/ Paramedic

The closing date is 07 October 2025

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 is 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 orthopaedics, and 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 seeks 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 days, nights and weekends.

Due 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

• Contribute to the overall effective management of the trauma and resuscitation unit and maintain a clean and safe working environment (e.g., tidy working area, clean up spillages, liaise with zone co-ordinator and shift leader).
• Manage a group of patients effectively and liaise with other departments to ensure prompt and high-quality care.
• 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 (e.g., use appropriate equipment for purpose and minimise wastage).
• Assess and report practical hazards and take immediate action where needed.
• Ensure that any incident, complaint or other undue occurrence is managed in accordance with departmental and Trust policy (e.g., complete the Datix process and statements in a 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 judgments, actions and omissions, ensuring safe transfer of patients arriving and leaving the clinical area.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 candidate information pack & wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible flexible working to support work-life balance — 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 UHSx 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 UHSx.

Job responsibilities

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

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, and any role-specific criteria.

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 postgraduate 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)
• Wider organisational understanding and 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 championing diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of undertaking own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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)

Address

Emergency Department Royal Sussex County Hospital

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (per annum pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

279-7493540-SEP25

Job locations

Emergency Department Royal Sussex County Hospital