Surgical Paediatric Staff Nurse
Closing date: 30 June 2026
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship is only provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25,000), and any role‑specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain effective communication with carers about routine and daily activities of the children in the designated area.
- Negotiate sensitively with children and their carers, particularly if there are any barriers to understanding.
- Behave consistently with children and their carers, the multi‑disciplinary team and the public.
- Communicate with children in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development and their carers.
- Articulate the current status of all children in their care to the nurse in charge on each shift, and, if in charge, to the children’s services bleep holder as required and to the multi‑disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate use of basic IT skills to complete details of admission/discharge of patients.
- Write precise, accurate and timely nursing records.
- Listen actively and respond appropriately to information given.
- Take part in and lead shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated to the team.
- Recognise when own and others’ (staff, children and carers) behaviour is not acceptable and take action to address this effectively.
About the Trust
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust specialises in high quality care. We value diversity, are a Disabled Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran‑Aware Trust, and are proud of our Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission.
Qualifications / Experience
- Registered paediatric nurse
- Experience within a surgical ward
- At least 1 year post‑qualification experience
- PILS/APLS
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Evidence of personal development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles (as appropriate)
Legal and Disclosure Requirements
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to assess any prior convictions.
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum pro‑rata.
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