Childrens'/Learning Disability/Adult Nurse | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; North Chailey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking enthusiastic nurses to provide skilled care for children and young people with complex health needs in North Chailey. This part-time role offers the opportunity to develop vital nursing skills in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include delivering personalized care, supporting assessment and planning, and training healthcare professionals. Empathy and a willingness to learn are essential.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

EV charging available

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; empathy and enthusiasm valued.
• Must be competent in catheterisation, tracheostomy care, ventilation, and seizure management.
• Access to transport due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, skilled nursing care to children with complex health needs.
• Support nursing staff in assessing and planning care.
• Provide education and training to professionals, including student nurses.

Skills

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking enthusiastic nurses to develop skills in caring for children and young people (ages 3–25) with complex health needs such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and physical disabilities. We provide 24/7 specialist care across our school, in the residential and short breaks services at Chailey Heritage Foundation. This unique role involves working in partnership in a supportive environment, empowering young people to express their preferences and take part in activities like crafting, horse riding, swimming, day trips, and holidays.

A lack of relevant experience is not required; we value empathy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. You will be supported to become competent in catheterisation, tracheostomy care, ventilation, and seizure management. You’ll gain valuable experience in neurological care and access to ongoing development opportunities to advance your career.

Due to our rural location, access to transport is essential. Free on-site parking and EV charging are available.

Please note: this is a part-time vacancy, therefore due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

To deliver evidence based, skilled nursing care according to the individual child or young person’s health needs, ensuring they receive nursing care promoting a valued lifestyle and independence.

To support nursing staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for children & young people with complex health needs and their families, based on research and evidence of good practice.

To deliver direct personal and intimate care to children & young people.

To provide education, training and support to non-registered and registered professionals, including student nurses and medical students.

To carry out effective medication management, including stock checking, ordering, receiving medication into school and returning medication home, preparation and administration.

To develop skills and knowledge within the field of complex health needs and physical disability, ensuring the relevant clinical skills required for management of safe nursing care are maintained.