Surgical Paediatric Staff Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Bighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Brighton is seeking a committed Surgical Paediatric Staff Nurse to provide excellent care for children. Responsibilities include maintaining communication with caregivers, ensuring precise nursing records, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. Applicants must possess UK NMC registration and prior experience in a surgical setting. This role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in children's health while being part of a passionate team.

Benefits

Wellbeing programme for staff

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience within a surgical ward is required.
• Must have UK NMC registration.
• Evidence of promoting diversity is valued.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with caregivers about children's activities.
• Lead shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated.
• Communicate with children in an age-appropriate manner.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Ability to work hard

Education

Registered paediatric nurse

1 year post experience

PILS/APLS

Job description

Surgical Paediatric Staff Nurse

The closing date is 08 October 2025

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

For an informal discussion or visit please contact Jack Adams, Ward Manager 01273 696955 ext 62555 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, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. 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 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

o Maintain effective communication with carers about routine and daily activities of the children in designated area.

o Negotiate sensitively with children and their carers particularly if there are any barriers to understanding.

o Behave in a consistent manner with children and their carers, multi-disciplinary team and the public.

o Communicate with children in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development and their carers.

o 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 multi-disciplinary team.

o Demonstrate use of basic IT skills to complete details of admission/discharge of patients.

o Write precise, accurate and timely nursing records.

o Listen actively and respond appropriately to information given.

o Take part in and leads shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated to the team.

o Recognise when own and other\'s (staff, children and carers) 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. 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.

Job responsibilities

The Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital is located on the Royal Sussex County Hospital site in Brighton. In June 2007 RACH opened on the current site in its brand new state of the art facility. It has won an international design award and continues with offering pioneering childrens care. The RACH has a long history of progressive and innovative Childrens care embracing medicine, nursing and related professions, childrens nurse training and research. It is one is of the leading childrens centres on the South Coast and has a 24 hour dedicated childrens emergency department. 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 Surgical department.

Our Surgical ward is a busy unit which cares for children and babies from 0-16 years old. These children have had/ are going to have surgery or investigations and treatment of surgical conditions from a wide range of specialities.

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 only 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

Qualifications / Experience

• Registered paediatric nurse
• Experience within a surgical ward
• 1 year post experience
• PILS/APLS

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)