Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: This is a trainee post. Upon successful completion of the necessary Masters modules and when working as an autonomous urgent care practitioner seeing minor injuries/illness the applicant will be eligible to be uplifted to a Band 7 Urgent Care Practitioner.
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-8063509-JUN26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Trainee Urgent Care Practitioner
Band 6
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.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Urgent and Emergency Care Paediatric Nurse who is keen to develop their professional knowledge and clinical skills and undertake a Paediatric Trainee Urgent Care Practitioner post at St Richards Hospital. The role will involve 6 months supernumerary working alongside experienced Practitioners across University Hospitals Sussex in both the Emergency Departments and Urgent Treatment Centres. There will be an expectation that you will travel across the different sites during your training period.
Under direct and indirect supervision, you will learn to assess, treat and diagnose paediatric patients presenting to the Children's ED and UTC with minor injuries and illness as well as more complex and chronic conditions.
This is a Band 6 training post but following successful completion of external and internal training and assessments, consisting of supervised clinical practice, academic study at Masters Level and feedback, the candidate will progress to working as an autonomous and independent Urgent Care Practitioner at Band 7 within the Children's ED and UTC.
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
Demonstrate politeness, courtesy, respect, and sensitivity when interacting with children and young people (CYP), visitors, relatives, and colleagues, in line with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours Blueprint.
Communicate effectively with CYP of all ages and their families, adapting communication to meet the needs of those who may have barriers to understanding, such as language differences or learning disabilities.
Provide compassionate, clear information and emotional support.
Work collaboratively and cohesively with all team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to CYP and carers, recognising and respecting the differing needs of staff and patient groups.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times, adhering to the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles to protect personal and staff information.
Accurately report written and verbal information regarding the care and well-being of CYP, demonstrating good computer literacy and IT skills.
Provide CYP and carers with relevant written and verbal care advice on matters relating to their treatment or care.
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Service Delivery and Improvement
- To work closely with the Paediatric Nurse Consultant, Urgent Care Practitioners (UCPs) and Clinicians so that the vision and the goals of the ED and UTC are translated into practice.
- To work alongside experienced UCPs to proactively identify and participate in the implementation of changes to areas for improving healthcare practice and service delivery.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to encourage learning and improvement and to ensure adoption of evidence-based practice and facilitate the delivery of high-quality care.
- To promote and collaborate in the provision of an environment where patients, visitors and staff feel valued and supported.
- To initiate and/or participate in research if required.
- To ensure one’s practice is evidence based and in line with local, national and professional standards.
- To develop and participate in audits relevant to high standards of patient care and relevant to the expanding the UCP role/service.
- To promote and disseminate research findings to support clinical practice and education.
- To undergo combined university and departmental programme of study in the assessment and management of minor injury and illness presentations.
- To maintain, update and develop clinical competence and skills and assist in teaching within the Urgent Care Practitioner/ UTC team.
- To attend regular UCP training days.
- To act as mentor/ assessor for junior nursing/ medical students as required with scope of practice and level of competence.
- To assist in teaching sessions as required to undergraduate and post-graduate staff within the multi-disciplinary team.
- To attend operational and department huddle meetings to represent the department.
- To identify areas of risk and poor quality, addressing these through appropriate governance structures.
- To participate in health, safety, fire and quality audits and initiatives within the department.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Children's Nurse or Dual Trained Adult/Children's
- Significant experience in urgent and emergency care
- PSPA/Mentorship/supporting learners in practice course
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Evidence of accredited study post qualification at Level 6/7
- Up to date with all Statutory and Mandatory Trust training
- Substantial post qualification experience in acute setting
- PILS
- Demonstrates understanding and competence in the theoretical and practical management of minor injuries, including fractures, burns, wounds, minor eye injuries, and soft tissue injuries
- Trained and competent in the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs)/Discretionary prescribing.
- Knowledge and experience of using IT systems, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and library/information searches
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of independent study in minor injury and illness
- Evidence of independent study in advanced physical assessment
- Experience at Band 6 level
- Conflict resolution training
- EPALS
- X-ray interpretation training
- Evidence of audit or research experience
- Human Factors Training
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
- Liz Hayward
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07827 257754
- Additional information
Rachel Wilkinson - Paediatric Nurse Consultant
extension 32914
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