Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Children's Emergency Department. You will have the opportunity to progress within this role and develop new enhanced skills. Supporting the nursing team within the department. Main duties of the job Supporting nursing staff to include Basic care and observations of paediatric patients that attend the department. Wound care Venipuncture and cannulation Supported by our in house practice educator team About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 279-6933998-JAN25 Job locations Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN25BE Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice To adhere to unit protocols and policies (e.g. cannulation, plaster application, wound care.) Including a good understanding of aseptic technique. To accurately monitor and record patients vital signs, reporting abnormalities to nursing or medical staff. To be actively involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a patient To correctly and safely procure and send off clinical specimens when required. Assist patients with Activities of daily living as required. Manage the care of Short Stay Unit patients with appropriate nursing supervision. To undertake and assist medical and nursing staff with procedures. To have a basic understanding of common presentations to the childrens emergency department and the importance of correct treatment and safety netting discharge advice. To support children who are unwell or injured while they are in CED. Ensuring that procedures and the delivery of care occurs in the most child friendly way. To undertake the expected clerical and reception duties including booking patients onto symphony and updating symphony as required. Performing safeguarding checks on the central spine. Inform the Nurse in charge of any potential hazard, accident, incident or patient problem that occurs. Also taking responsibility to document and report when appropriate. Ensure that the department is clean, tidy, well-stocked and linen and waste are correctly disposed of in accordance with trust policy. To have a good understanding of the resuscitation equipment and associated monitoring, with adequate training and experience to be able to support both medical and nursing staff during resuscitation. To assist in the creation and maintenance of a caring and safe play environment for children, teenager and their families. Communication To encourage, support and ensure effective communication with patients, parents, carers, relatives and friends. To liaise and communicate with colleagues across the Trust using a variety of mediums. To advocate for children and young people to highlight their preferences or wishes while in the department. Planning and Organisational Contribute to the identification of areas for change and development. To adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient/Client Care To support children who are unwell or injured while they are in CED. Working alongside and under the direction of senior CED staff so that procedures and the delivery of care occurs in the most child friendly way. Financial / Physical Resources Responsibility for ensuring that there are adequate and appropriate stocking of resources for use within the childrens emergency department. Training and Education To participate in relevant internal learning opportunities, as well as ensuring all mandatory training is always up to date. Personal and Professional Development To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and their families, and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. To keep records of training attended as part of Personal Development Plan and reflective practice. To participate in relevant internal learning opportunities, as well as ensuring all mandatory training is always up to date. Other Role-Specific Duties Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by the manager or supervisor, as the needs of the service require. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation. Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice To adhere to unit protocols and policies (e.g. cannulation, plaster application, wound care.) Including a good understanding of aseptic technique. To accurately monitor and record patients vital signs, reporting abnormalities to nursing or medical staff. To be actively involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a patient To correctly and safely procure and send off clinical specimens when required. Assist patients with Activities of daily living as required. Manage the care of Short Stay Unit patients with appropriate nursing supervision. To undertake and assist medical and nursing staff with procedures. To have a basic understanding of common presentations to the childrens emergency department and the importance of correct treatment and safety netting discharge advice. To support children who are unwell or injured while they are in CED. Ensuring that procedures and the delivery of care occurs in the most child friendly way. To undertake the expected clerical and reception duties including booking patients onto symphony and updating symphony as required. Performing safeguarding checks on the central spine. Inform the Nurse in charge of any potential hazard, accident, incident or patient problem that occurs. Also taking responsibility to document and report when appropriate. Ensure that the department is clean, tidy, well-stocked and linen and waste are correctly disposed of in accordance with trust policy. To have a good understanding of the resuscitation equipment and associated monitoring, with adequate training and experience to be able to support both medical and nursing staff during resuscitation. To assist in the creation and maintenance of a caring and safe play environment for children, teenager and their families. Communication To encourage, support and ensure effective communication with patients, parents, carers, relatives and friends. To liaise and communicate with colleagues across the Trust using a variety of mediums. To advocate for children and young people to highlight their preferences or wishes while in the department. Planning and Organisational Contribute to the identification of areas for change and development. To adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient/Client Care To support children who are unwell or injured while they are in CED. Working alongside and under the direction of senior CED staff so that procedures and the delivery of care occurs in the most child friendly way. Financial / Physical Resources Responsibility for ensuring that there are adequate and appropriate stocking of resources for use within the childrens emergency department. Training and Education To participate in relevant internal learning opportunities, as well as ensuring all mandatory training is always up to date. Personal and Professional Development To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and their families, and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. To keep records of training attended as part of Personal Development Plan and reflective practice. To participate in relevant internal learning opportunities, as well as ensuring all mandatory training is always up to date. Other Role-Specific Duties Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by the manager or supervisor, as the needs of the service require. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation. Person Specification Some experience in health care Essential Some health worker experience Experience of working with children Desirable Good communication Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Person Specification Some experience in health care Essential Some health worker experience Experience of working with children Desirable Good communication Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential 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. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN25BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)