University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Senior Emergency Nursing Assistant

The closing date is 28 July 2025

Job summary

The ED Team at St Richards is looking for Band 3 Senior Emergency Nursing Assistant who is passionate about delivering quality patient care and who wants to make a difference to patients and their families at a time, they are most in need.

We have a co-located UTC and are working on improved pathways to enable the right care at the right time for our patients.

We are looking for kind and caring, dynamic nurses with excellent communication and organisational skills, who are able to motivate, supportand inspire others and be proactive in their role.

We receive a wide variety of Emergency patients, including Trauma, Medical/Surgical, Gynaecology, Maternity and Paediatrics and have dedicated Stroke Service. We have a well-developed Emergency Nurse Practitioner Team who work closely with staff to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills in minor injury management and treatment

We strive to provide the best support for our staff and nurture them, so they can be the best they can be, and provide optimal care for our patients. We believe that every member of staff is pivotal in providing a positive experience for patients and encourage all team members to contribute to their overall journey.

If you would like to learn more, or arrange a visit, please feel free to contact us for an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

Support nursing staff to provide fundamental standards of care for our patients.

Complete investigations to support nursing team and clinicians to include observations, pressure area care, ECGs, venepuncture and cannulation.

Maintain infection prevention standards to include cleaning of equipment and patient areas.

Attend and participate fully in team meetings, safety and improvement huddles

Take personal ownership in giving and receiving feedback; reinforce positive behaviours, and constructively challenge behaviour that does not reflect our Trust values

Work to ensure that the workplace is free from harassment and discrimination (see also protected characteristics details in the Equality and Diversity statement below)

Welcome patients and visitors to the department

Provide/receive complicated and sensitive information relating to patient care communicating clearly, concisely and accurately and escalating enquiries where appropriate

Always communicate with tact and empathy, and interact appropriately with patients and relatives/carers where barriers to communication may exist (e.g. challenging behaviour, varying levels of ability, where English is not the first language)

About us

At UHSussex, 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 ourWellbeing 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 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.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,973 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7325733-JUL25

Job locations

St. Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in ED to help provide assessment, care and treatment to patients in a timely manner. To provide the best care possible based on best practice.

Handle, log and store patient property (including clothing and valuables).
Print patient wristbands, ensure notes are filed in correct location, keep relevant patient documentation together, print patient blood labels.
Ensure patient details are correct and updated, ie address and mobile number

To facilitate the completion of all induction documentation and clinical skills for junior members of staff using competency assessment and action planning.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in ED to help provide assessment, care and treatment to patients in a timely manner. To provide the best care possible based on best practice.

Handle, log and store patient property (including clothing and valuables).
Print patient wristbands, ensure notes are filed in correct location, keep relevant patient documentation together, print patient blood labels.
Ensure patient details are correct and updated, ie address and mobile number

To facilitate the completion of all induction documentation and clinical skills for junior members of staff using competency assessment and action planning.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Care Certificate/Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care or Higher
Existing acute care experience

Desirable

Minor injury skills (plastering, wound management)
Venepuncture and cannulation skills
ECG competency
Manual handling competency
NVQ Level 3
Infection prevention competency

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

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

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Care Certificate/Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care or Higher
Existing acute care experience

Desirable

Minor injury skills (plastering, wound management)
Venepuncture and cannulation skills
ECG competency
Manual handling competency
NVQ Level 3
Infection prevention competency

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St. Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St. Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)