Nursing Associate

Nursing Associate

The closing date is 17 March 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse associate to join our friendly well established Children's Nursing Team. This post would be suitable for either newly qualified nurse associate or nurse associates with experience.

We are offering a permanent position working full time or part-time of a minimum of 23 hours per week up to 37.5 hours per week.

Howard ward nurses children and young people from birth to 18 years. Our patients have a variety of medical and surgical conditions. The unit has an HDU area and separate Children's Assessment Unit.

You will build on essential skills in nursing sick children such as respiratory support, fluid and pain management and stabilisation of the critically ill child.

We provide excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development and leadership.

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 Nursing Associates.

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.

We have a strong multi‑disciplinary team and welcome enthusiastic, motivated nurse associates who are passionate about providing excellent care to children and their families. We encourage applicants to arrange a virtual visit to the unit and meet the team.

The service is committed to providing a high standard of nursing care for sick children and young people up to the age of 18 years, within the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, including outpatient, emergency and elective care within the division, by ensuring the most effective use of resources. Assist team members with the assessment and delivery of care, under the direction and supervision of the team leader.

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.

• Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the leadership and direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) working within all aspects of the nursing process, providing high quality holistic and person-centred care to individuals.
• Support the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care with focus on promoting health and independence.
• Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
• Be an accountable professional.
• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
• Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

Please see our detailed job description for the main duties and responsibilities.

• Team worker in multidisciplinary environment
• Keyboard and IT system skills
• Ability to use initiative

• Positive and Adaptable
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible
• Demonstrate kind, caring and compassionate behaviours in line with Trust Values.
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