Paediatric Emergency Nurse Practitioner (Children’s Emergency Department (UK visa sponsorship available)
Job Description
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pediatric Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) to join the dedicated team within the Children’s Emergency Department (CED) at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital.
We’re looking for motivated and skilled practitioners with a strong background in urgent or emergency paediatric care. This is a rewarding and challenging role, allowing you to develop advanced clinical skills in the management of injured and acutely unwell children, while contributing to a service that delivers outstanding, family-centred care.
If you are currently working towards a Nurse Practitioner role and have appropriate pediatric acute experience and academic training in minor injury or illness, you may be appointed at Band 6, with the opportunity to progress to Band 7 upon completion of competencies and demonstration of autonomous practice.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, investigate, diagnose, treat, refer or discharge children aged 0–16 presenting with minor injuries or illnesses.
Work autonomously within your scope of practice, using advanced clinical decision-making skills.
Perform clinical procedures including:
Primary wound closure and suturing
Management of limb and digit fractures, including plastering and splinting
Requesting and interpreting X-rays
Referring to specialty services where required
Provide expert clinical leadership and role modelling within the department.
Support the education and development of the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including nurses, doctors, and support staff.
Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and service improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with key internal and external partners including:
CED nursing, clerical, and medical teams
Orthopaedic, ENT, Maxillofacial, and Surgical specialties
CAMHS Liaison Service (SPFT)
Safeguarding and Social Care teams
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Current UK NMC registration (RN Child or RSCN)
Significant post-registration experience in paediatric urgent or emergency care
Evidence of advanced practice training (e.g., minor injury/illness, ENP qualification, or equivalent)
Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Strong communication and leadership skills
A commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining high standards of patient care
Why Join Us
At UHSussex, we believe our people are our strength. We’re proud to have been rated “Outstanding for Caring” by the CQC and to foster a culture where every staff member feels valued, supported, and included.
By joining our team, you’ll benefit from:
Access to a comprehensive Wellbeing Programme designed to support you in and out of work
Opportunities for learning, teaching, and professional development through our university partnerships
Flexible working options to promote work-life balance
A welcoming and inclusive environment supported by staff networks and mentoring programmes
We know that to care for others, we must first care for ourselves — and we’re committed to supporting you at every stage of your career.
Additional Information
Please note: This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and hold UK NMC registration.
For more information about working at UHSussex, please review our Candidate Information Pack
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the Children’s Emergency Department team at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital — where your skills and compassion will help make a real difference to the lives of children and their families.
