Staff Nurse - Paediatrics Outpatients

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 19 January 2026

The Childrens Outpatient Department at The Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital consists of 15 clinic rooms and hosts a variety of clinics including gastroenterology, respiratory, allergy, general surgery, dermatology, cardiac, orthopaedics, ENT as well as some specific nurse led services. These include ECG clinics, prolonged jaundice and skin prick testing. In conjunction with this the team also cover the paediatric clinics at The Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath which has two bespoke paediatric clinic rooms.

As a Band 5 in this busy department you will need to have the ability to support a team of HCAS, be adaptable and work under pressure and have good time management and organisation skills.

Within the hospital there is a paediatric education team that will be able to support you in achieving relevant competencies and developing in your role.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role‑specific criteria.

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.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the professional evidence‑based nursing care delivered to children and young people within the department. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and National policies, procedures, values and behaviours. Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor Student nurses, Paediatric Nursery Nurses (Trainee) Nurse Associates and Healthcare Assistants.

The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills which are age appropriate for the child and young person. Develop and extend skills and competencies in line with areas of speciality with support from our ward and Practice Development teams.

Your role involves managing clinics at both The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital and paediatric clinics at Princess Royal Hospital.

As a staff nurse once competencies have been achieved you will be involved in the nurse led clinics, which currently cover ECG's, 24

Hr Tapes, Sweat Tests, Prolonged Jaundice and skin Prick Testing for allergies.

Working for our organisation

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 abuddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Maintain effective communication with carers about routine and daily activities of the children in designated area.

Negotiate sensitively with children and their carers particularly if there are any barriers to understanding.

Behave in a consistent manner with children and their carers, multidisciplinary team, and the public.

Communicate with children in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development and their carers.

Demonstrate use of basic IT skills in line with requirements of the role.

Listen actively and respond appropriately to information given.

Take part in shift hand‑holds ensuring relevant detail is communicated to the team.

Service Delivery and Improvement

Contribute to the implementation of the National Service Framework for Children.

Take part in the UHSussex strategy for nursing.

Adhere to Trust policies pertaining to Infection Control.

Support people's equality, diversity, and rights in accordance with UHSussex policy.

Complete locally agreed competency…