We presently have a permanent Band 5 staff nurse vacancy on our medical ward at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital which would suit those who are both Registered or due to commence work as Registered children. Level 9 is a 26 bedded ward looking after patients with a large variety of medical conditions including oncology, respiratory, endocrine, and diabetes.

We are looking for enthusiastic, professional nurses who want to make a real difference for the patients in our care. You should expect to be supported, supervised, challenged, and mentored by our experienced staff.

As a new staff member you will complete an orientation period in the clinical area and as a newly registered practitioner will have the opportunity to complete a Trust wide preceptorship program with bespoke pediatric sessions. At the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, we strive to prove the highest quality of medical and nursing care for all children and young people up to transition to adult services.

The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (RACH) has a history of progressive and innovative pediatric care embracing medicine, nursing and related professions, children’s nurse training, and research. It is one of the leading children’s centers on the South East Coast for tertiary and general pediatrics in a variety of specialties: surgery, gastroenterology, diabetes, respiratory medicine, oncology care, and daycare services.

We also have a busy 24-hour dedicated children’s Emergency Department. Children’s services at the RACH have recently been deemed to be ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. This is your opportunity to join the children’s nursing team at the Alex and continue to move our acute service forward.

You will have support from a strong senior nursing team and a children’s practice education team for your ongoing learning and professional development. Our wards and departments are ideal environments to gain a variety of knowledge, skills, and competence whether you are a newly registered nurse or a nurse with experience as we care for children.

With a wide variety of illnesses and conditions both acute and those that are more chronic or life-long. We are proud to be able to offer a variety of flexible working options and contracts. We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require Tier 2 sponsorship please apply for our Internationally Qualified Nurse Advert.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, and better never stops At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organization, with hardworking, talented, and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.  Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect of 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 program 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.

Build a career with us: 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.

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