Children’s Community Nurse | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Children's Community Nurse to deliver specialized nursing care for children and young people. This role includes supporting families, maintaining high-quality care standards, and collaborating with various health professionals. Candidates must be Registered Nurses specializing in child care, equipped with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Join us in promoting health and wellbeing in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Must have experience in children's community nursing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding children and young people's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care and advice within a delegated caseload.
• Maintain communication with families and partner services.
• Document all care and advice accurately.
• Contribute to training and professional development of staff.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse - Child qualification

Job description

This nursing role within Sussex Community Foundation Trust’s Children’s Community Nursing Service (CCNS) focuses on clinical and public health care for children, young people, and families.

The Children’s Community Nurse (CCN) supports the development of the local and countywide CCNS, working with the Team Lead and senior nurses to ensure care aligns with Trust and national standards.

They deliver specialist community nursing for children and young people on the caseload, applying current knowledge and skills, and consulting clinical experts for specialist input when needed.

As a Registered Nurse - Child, the CCN promotes health and wellbeing and ensures safe, high-quality care and hold a delegated caseload, work under senior supervision, collaborating with other health professionals and partner agencies.

The role includes contributing to the teaching and supervision of nurses, healthcare assistants, associate practitioners, and students.

They are also responsible for safeguarding children in line with The Children Act (1989 & 2004) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (HM Gov 2013).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide competent, high-quality nursing care, support, and advice within a delegated CCNT caseload.
• Maintain effective communication with families, carers, and partner services across health, social care, education, and hospice sectors to ensure coordinated care.
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols and deliver community-based education on equipment and treatment.
• Accurately document all care and advice provided.
• Act as a role model in children's community nursing and participate in relevant training and professional development.

Please note that this is a part-time and fixed term role.

About Us:

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex.
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement.
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities.
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff.
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks.
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.