Sister / Charge Nurse Visa Sponsorship UK

Job Description

Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital

A rewarding opportunity has become available for an experienced children’s nurse to join our Band 6 team within the vibrant and fast-paced Children’s Emergency Department at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital. We are looking for a professional who already has experience in a Children’s ED setting and is ready to take the next step in leadership.

About the Role

As a Band 6 nurse, you will work closely with our Band 7 team, taking the lead on shifts with their guidance and support. You will play a key role in ensuring that children, young people, and their families receive safe, compassionate, high-quality emergency care.

To help you grow, we offer a wide range of training and development opportunities supported by our dedicated team of practice educators who work closely within the department.

This post is eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route, provided applicants meet all relevant UKVI criteria—including skills requirements, role-related eligibility, and the salary threshold of £25,000. More details about visa requirements can be found on the official GOV.UK website: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly experienced, motivated, and diligent Children’s Emergency Department (CED) nurse who can deliver excellent evidence-based care while supporting and guiding junior colleagues. You will be a visible leader on shift, contributing to a safe, efficient department and helping us meet key clinical quality indicators, KPIs, and national performance standards.

What You Will Do

Clinical Leadership & Expertise

• Provide expert clinical care to children and young people, using advanced decision-making skills.
• Model best practice and act as a clinical role model for the wider CED nursing team.
• Uphold all current NMC professional standards across your practice.

Emergency Assessment & Prioritisation

• Confidently triage patients on arrival using recognised triage tools.
• Prioritise care based on clinical urgency and presentation.
• Redirect suitable cases to GP services accessible directly through the department.
• Undertake comprehensive physical assessments and escalate concerns promptly.

Mental Health Care

• Use sensitivity and professional skill when assessing and communicating with children and young people presenting with mental health needs.

Coordination & Department Management

• Act as Nurse in Charge when required, overseeing patient safety, flow, and prioritisation.
• Continually assess and reassess deteriorating patients, escalating concerns as needed.
• Attend paediatric trauma calls in the adult ED alongside the medical team, advocating for the child or young person.

Emergency Preparedness

• Maintain competence in paediatric advanced life support.
• Be fully familiar with major incident procedures.
• Understand and support the child death process, signposting staff to wellbeing and emotional support services where necessary.

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At UHSussex, we are proud of our diversity and believe that every colleague’s unique experiences contribute to our culture of innovation, compassion, and continuous improvement. We hold an Outstanding for Caring rating from the CQC and are committed to helping every team member thrive.

We offer:

• Active staff networks to reduce barriers
• A buddy scheme for new starters
• Recognition as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3)
• Status as a Veteran Aware Trust