Paediatric Staff Nurse Daycare
The closing date is 01 October 2025
Job summary
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
We are looking for a committed, adaptable, hard working Children's Nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills.
For an informal discussion or visit please contact Ruth de mello, Ward Sister 01273 696955 ext 2379 or email Ruth.demello@nhs.net
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.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-7471119-SEP25
Job locations
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
Eastern Road
Bighton
BN2 5BE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
Eastern Road
Bighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
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