Job summary As a member of the multi-disciplinary team provides the highest standard of patient care. Contributes to the smooth and efficient running of the Unit over a 24-hour period. Prioritises care and delegates duties to others as appropriate ensuring they are supervised and mentored. Continues to develop own knowledge and skills through locally agreed personal development plans and facilitates the development of others. Participates in change management and clinical audit within own area of work. Works in partnership with other agencies. Participates in daily nursing bleep-holder rota for children's services. Main duties of the job The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital is located on the Royal Sussex County Hospital site in Brighton. We are a 10 Bedded level 2 Children's Critical Care Unit, where we care for both medical and surgical patients, Children requiring long term ventilation and also acute non invasive ventilation. We have the lowest Intubation rate in Europe for children with Bronchiolitis.This is your opportunity to work within the Children's Critical Care unit, for a Fixed Term of 12 Months you will be responsible for the shift by shift running of the unit whilst providing excellent nursing care.You will work closely with the Ward Manager and other senior nurses within the Children's Hospital.We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic, energetic children's nurse with a skill for prioritising, delivering and organising patient care. You will have a proactive and positive approach, with evidence of excellent clinical, teaching, and managerial and inter- personal skills to lead, work along side and motivate our multi-disciplinary team. Your will be supported by our critical care educators who run and Level 2 children's critical course.Given the focus of this post, it is essential that you are a registered children's nurse that has experience of either PICU or HDU Care. Applicants must be available to commence post from May/June and be available for the following 12 months. 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/ Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 279-7096832-APR25 Job locations Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital Brighton Eastern Road Brighton BN25BE Job description Job responsibilities Manage own and others time effectively. Manage clinical workload Work in partnership with parents and carers. Use initiative Support peoples equalities, diversity and rights. Recent experience (within previous year) of working with and supporting student nurses and others undertaking NVQ training and knowledge of student nurse assessment framework, Desirable: Portfolio evidence of involvement in resource management. Job description Job responsibilities Manage own and others time effectively. Manage clinical workload Work in partnership with parents and carers. Use initiative Support peoples equalities, diversity and rights. Recent experience (within previous year) of working with and supporting student nurses and others undertaking NVQ training and knowledge of student nurse assessment framework, Desirable: Portfolio evidence of involvement in resource management. Person Specification interview Essential 2 years previous Critical Care Experience Critical Care Course APLs Desirable Previous Band 6 Experience Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Person Specification interview Essential 2 years previous Critical Care Experience Critical Care Course APLs Desirable Previous Band 6 Experience Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital Brighton Eastern Road Brighton BN25BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)