Overview
Main area Emergency Care Grade Band 6. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time, Part time, Flexible working. 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours also considered). Job ref 279-7971005-MAY26.
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Site: Emergency Department, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Salary £39,959 – £48,117 per annum pro rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 08/06/2026 23:59.
Band 6
Job overview
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 supports acutely unwell patients. The department receives patients from multiple specialities including acute medicine, respiratory, stroke, elderly care, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, trauma and orthopaedics, and neurosurgery. We are one of 12 adult Major Trauma Centres in England, seeing a wide range of advanced trauma patients requiring specialist care.
You will be part of a team of Resus Junior Sister/Charge Nurses and will be required to rotate shifts including days, nights and weekends. Depending on departmental acuity or staffing levels, you may be required to work in other areas of the Emergency Department at the decision of the shift leader.
Main duties of the job
- Service Delivery and Improvement: contribute to the effective management of the trauma and resuscitation unit; maintain a clean and safe working environment; liaise with zone co-ordinator and shift leader.
- Patient management: manage a group of patients effectively and liaise with other departments to ensure prompt, high-quality care.
- Resource use: contribute to the effective use of resources and monitor safe and economical use of supplies and equipment; identify problems and report to the ED Shift Leader/Management Nurse.
- Safety and governance: assess and report practical hazards and take appropriate action; ensure incidents or complaints are managed in accordance with policy (Datix processes and timely statements).
- Clinical governance: demonstrate understanding and application of clinical governance and risk management.
- People management and development: participate in mentorship and practice assessing of students and new staff; coordinate resus operations and ensure safe transfer of patients arriving and leaving the clinical area.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we aim to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. We encourage unique experiences within a creative and innovative community where everyone can succeed. We offer staff networks and support to help new members settle in. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
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 (e.g., level 2 trauma course or equivalent such as ATNC, TNCC or ETC)
- Advanced resuscitation skills (ALS, NLS, APLS, EPLS) and wider organisational understanding
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 championing diversity in previous roles
- Evidence of ongoing development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; it will close once the cap has been reached. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Contact
Name: Dyane Castellano
Job title: Senior Sister
Email: dyanekarla.castellano@nhs.net
Telephone: 01273696955
If you have any questions regarding this job advert you can contact Dyane Castellano at the email above or ring the telephone number provided.
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