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Resus Junior Sister/Charge Nurse/ Paramedic
The closing date is 08 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced emergency nurse to apply for a band 6 post within the resuscitation area of the Emergency department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
The resuscitation area has 5 beds and are for the mostly acutely unwell patients in the department. The department receives patients from many specialities including acute medicine, respiratory, stroke, elderly care, surgery, obstetrics and gynae, trauma and orthopedic, neurosurgery.
We are one of 12 adult only Major Trauma Centres in England and therefore see a wide range of advanced trauma patients requiring specialist care.
The post will seek a dynamic and energetic individual able to work as part of a team. The postholder will be offered education, mandatory training and staff development within a positive learning environment. The department has links to Bright and Sussex University enabling access to further education.
You will be part of a team of Resus Junior Sister/Charge Nurses and will be required to rotate shifts including both days, nights and weekends.
Due to departmental acuity or staffing levels the post holder may sometimes be required to work in other areas of the Emergency Department. This would be at the decision of the shift leader.
Main duties of the job
Service Delivery and Improvement
To contribute to the overall effective management of the trauma and resuscitation unit and to maintain a clean and safe working environment, eg, tidy working area, clean up spillages, liaise with zone co-ordinator and shift leader etc.
To manage a group of patients effectively and liaising effectively with other departments to ensure prompt and high quality care.
To contribute to the effective use of resources and monitor the safe and economical use of all supplies and equipment, identifying problems and reporting to the ED Shift Leader/Management Nurse, eg, use appropriate equipment for purpose and minimise wastage.
To assess and report practical hazards and take any immediate and appropriate action.
To ensure that any incident, complaint or other undue occurrence is managed in accordance with departmental and Trust policy, eg complete the Datix process and statements in timely manner.
Demonstrate an excellent understanding of clinical governance and risk management and its application to work.
People Management and Development
Participate in the mentorship/practice assessing of students and new staff members.
Solely coordinate resus, be accountable for own professional judgements, actions and omissions, ensuring safe transfer of patients arriving and leaving the clinical area.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
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.
Internal applicants should note that this opportunity will be offered on a secondment basis. Before applying, internal colleagues must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they can be released from their substantive role if successful.
Release to undertake a secondment is not automatic and must be agreed between the colleague, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager.
Person Specification
Registration
- NMC registration
- Extensive experience in emergency care
Experience and Qualifications
- Registered nurse with extensive experience in emergency care.
- Current ILS Provider
- Completion of Level 1 Trauma Course or equivalent (TILS)
- Evidence of post-graduate A&E Course (enrolled or completion)
- Practice assessor or mentorship module completion.
- Completion or near completion of the ECA level 2 competencies
- Team Leadership experience
- ILS/ALS Instructor
- Evidence of professional development in resuscitation and emergency nursing such as a level 2 trauma course or equivalent (ATNC, TNCC or ETC).
- A wider organisational understanding Team leadership experience. ILS/ALS Instructor Evidence of professional development in resuscitation and emergency nursing such as a level 2 trauma course or equivalent (ATNC, TNCC or ETC). Advanced resuscitation skills (ALS, NLS, APLS, EPLS).
Skills
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Basic IT Skills – Microsoft Office software.
People Management and Development
- Management experience and development
- Aware of Trust position and current emergency quality indicators
- Leadership course
Specific Requirements
- Understanding of patient tracking system
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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)
Address
Emergency Department Royal Sussex County Hospital
£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Reference number
279-7970953-MAY26
Job locations
Emergency Department Royal Sussex County Hospital
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