Children and Young People's Community Nurse

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Children's Nurse to join their community team in beautiful Sussex. This role offers the chance to work autonomously while providing essential nursing care to children and young people. With a focus on compassionate culture and staff wellbeing, you will enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional development and flexible working patterns. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care at the heart of the community, making a real difference in the lives of families across the region.

Benefits

Flexible Working Patterns

Excellent Training Opportunities

Workplace Nurseries

Inclusive Staff Networks

Access to Benefits and Discounts

Qualifications

• Skilled clinical nurse with experience in pediatric nursing and community health.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist community nursing care for children and young people.
• Collaborate with health professionals to promote health and wellbeing.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

Community Health

Autonomous Work

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (Child)

Relevant Nursing Degree

Job description

Would you like to work with children and young people in the community?

We have a vacancy for a motivated and enthusiastic Children's Nurse (RN - Child) who would like the opportunity to develop their expertise as a Children and Young People's Community Nurse within our friendly integrated team in Chichester.

We are looking for a skilled clinical nurse capable of working autonomously in the community as well as part of a wider team. Currently, the team operates seven days a week. This post is available on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the local Children’s Community Nursing Team and countywide CCNS, working with the Team Lead and senior nurses to develop and deliver policy and practice aligned with Trust and national standards.
• Deliver specialist community children’s nursing care for children and young people on the CCN caseload.
• Provide up-to-date knowledge and skills for nursing management and care of children in the community setting.
• Liaise with clinical experts to provide specialist knowledge, skills, and leadership as required.
• Promote the health and wellbeing of children and their families, ensuring high-quality, safe nursing care.
• Collaborate with other health professionals within the Trust, across the health economy, and with statutory and third sector agencies.

About Us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving a population of 1.3 million, providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Why Work With Us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate culture, leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments including patients' homes, community hospitals, and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement options
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Inclusive staff networks for BAME, Disability, Wellbeing, LGBT+, and Religion and Belief
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Located in beautiful Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast

Access a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff.

Contact Details

For further information or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Charlotte Sage
• Job Title: Team Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]
• Or contact our matrons: [e-mail]