Job summary
- Main area
- Accident and Emergency
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7913710-APR26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 7
About our Trust
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, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. 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, 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.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
This is a opportunity for permanent Band 7 position to support the current Emergency Department Senior Nursing Team to lead the department and support the provision of Quality Care for our patients.
We are looking for experienced and motivated band 7 or band 6 with ED experience . We have a well-established practice education team who are passionate about personal and professional development.
St Richards ED currently sees up to 250 patients a day, which includes, Majors, Minors, Resus, Paediatrics and Trauma.
We work closely within an MDT of Occupational Therapists, frailty team, outreach and Mental Health Liaison services.
You will have the opportunity to work in each of our 5 different clinical areas which consist of a 6 bay resus room, Majors area, an Ambulatory area, a well lead Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) run by Urgent Care Practitioners (UCP).
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
- To have continuing 24 hour responsibility for the effective management and leadership of the department.
- Working as a Senior Clinical Nurse throughout the Emergency Department, developing and coordinating the delivery of high quality nursing care to patients attending with emergency care needs.
- To participate in the support and professional development of all staff with specific relation to emergency care nursing.
- To ensure that care provided in all areas of the department is evidence based and that such care follows agreed specialist pathways.
- To maintain a safe and efficient environment within all areas of the Emergency Department through efficient resource utilisation and quality assurance mechanisms, including audits and incident report investigations.
- To ensure timely multi-tasking and prioritising to meet excessive patient demand to maintain patient safety and ensuring the role has a positive influence on the achievement of Key Performance Indicators.
- Allocate staff based on acuity and demand and forecasting/planning for staffing deficits.
- Respond to pressures such as overcrowding or major incidents.
- Support staff with complex patient cases and escalations.
- Lead by example in emergency care, standards and best practice.
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 a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be a clinical expert and an excellent role model, providing a clear focus for clinical leadership, and be responsible for ensuring excellence through clinical care managing, teaching and encouraging professional development for all staff whilst meeting the Emergency Department Clinical Quality Indicators, KPI’s and meeting the National Performance Targets and where necessary the wider acute floor. This role encompasses out of hours working (both nights and weekends).
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
NMC Registration
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse or dual trained
- ED skills and competencies
- Mentorship or working towards
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Minimum 2 years band 6 experience within an Emergency Department
- Completed Degree level education including relevant Emergency Care modules in Admission and Trauma
- Completion of National Curriculum and Competency Framework in Emergency Nursing Level 1
- Completion of Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)
- Completion of Adult Immediate Life Support (ALS)
Desirable criteria
- Minor injuries course
- Leadership and Management Qualification
- Study at Masters level
- NVQ assessor
- Completion of Level 2 Emergency Nursing Competency Framework
- Completion of Advanced clinical courses including EPLS, ALS, ATLS
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Harriet Rose Reavley
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 788122
- Additional information
01243 788122 Ext 32914
If you would like to learn more, or arrange a visit, please feel free to contact us for an informal visit. We would love to show you around our department, and actively encourage you to do so as we have so much more to share.
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