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
