Staff Nurse - Children's Emergency Department

Job overview

We are currently looking for Qualified Children's Nurses with post registration experience of working with children in a acute setting who would like to become part of the CED team.

We would also welcome applications from adult nurses with ED experience who can show paediatric experience in a an acute setting

The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital is a CQC rated 'Outstanding' regional, dedicated children's hospital located in Brighton overlooking the sea, next to the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

Fixed term/secondment opportunities also available.

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

There is a full resuscitation room, minors/majors cubicles and a four bedded observation unit. We were the first children's ED in the country to have a dedicated sensory cubicle for children with additional needs.

This is your opportunity to work within the children's emergency nursing team and continue to develop your career. You will be working in a bright purpose built children's hospital with support from the children's nursing team and paediatric consultants. The CED team has a focus on multi-disciplinary learning in the department.

We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic, energetic children's nurses with a skill for prioritising, delivering and organising emergency patient care. You will have a proactive and positive approach, with evidence of excellent clinical, teaching , managerial and inter-personal skills to lead, work alongside and motivate our multi-disciplinary team.

Informal visits / chats strongly encouraged

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• As a member of the multi-disciplinary team provides the highest standard of patient care.
• Contributes to the smooth and efficient running of CED over a 24 hour period.
• Continues to develop own knowledge and skills through locally agreed development plans and contribute to the development of others.
• Contribute to working in partnership with other agencies.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.