Staff Nurse UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Staff Nurse – Paediatrics (Maternity Cover)

• Location: Howard Ward, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
• Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term (1 year)
• Salary: Competitive (Meets Skilled Worker Visa thresholds)

Are you a compassionate nurse with a heart for paediatric care? Whether you are an experienced Children’s Nurse or an Adult Registered Nurse looking to transition into paediatrics, the Howard Ward team at UHSussex wants to meet you.

About the Role and Howard Ward

Howard Ward is a dynamic, 20-bed general paediatric unit providing specialized care for infants, children, and young people (0–18 years). Our facility includes a High Dependency Unit (HDU) and a dedicated Children’s Assessment Unit.

By joining our friendly and well-established team, you will sharpen your clinical skills in:

•  Advanced respiratory support and fluid management.
•  Stabilization of critically ill paediatric patients.
•  Acute surgical and medical nursing.
•  Complex pain management.

What We Are Looking For

We value enthusiasm, motivation, and a genuine passion for family-centered care.

•  Registration: You must hold a current UK NMC registration.
•  Experience: While paediatric experience is a plus, we welcome applications from Registered Nurses with a keen interest in learning this specialty.
•  Attitude: You should be a team player who acts as a role model in conduct, appearance, and professional attitude.

Important Note on Sponsorship: This role is eligible for the UKVI Skilled Worker route (salary threshold £25,000+). However, please note we are not currently hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses directly for this post.

Key Responsibilities

As a Staff Nurse on Howard Ward, you will:

•  Deliver Exceptional Care: Assess, plan, and implement individualized care for a diverse group of young patients.
•  Clinical Leadership: Confidently take charge of a patient group and, when required, oversee ward operations in the absence of senior management.
•  Safety & Compliance: Manage medication administration in line with Trust policy and maintain precise patient records via the SEMA system.
•  Mentorship: Support the next generation of healthcare professionals by teaching and assessing students and learners within the clinical area.
•  Communication: Work seamlessly with our multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective discharge planning and proactive complaint management.

Why Work With UHSussex?

At University Hospitals Sussex, we are “Outstanding for Caring” (CQC). We pride ourselves on a culture of inclusion and innovation.

•  Diversity: We host a variety of staff networks to break down barriers and offer buddy systems for new joiners.
•  Development: We provide robust opportunities for leadership training and ongoing professional education.
•  Inclusivity: We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
  Application Information
•  Secondments: If you are a current NHS employee seeking a secondment, you must obtain authorization from your current manager before applying.
•  Full Details: Please review the Candidate Information Pack for the full Job Description and Person Specification.
•  Safeguarding: All roles within the Trust are subject to rigorous safety checks to protect the children and young people in our care.

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