Childrens'/Learning Disability/Adult Nurse

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; North Chailey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider is seeking enthusiastic nurses to care for children and young people with complex health needs. This unique role offers opportunities to develop skills in a supportive environment, encouraging participation in various activities. Experience is not required; enthusiasm and empathy are valued.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience is not necessary; we value enthusiasm, empathy, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Providing evidence-based, skilled nursing care tailored to each child's needs.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in collaboration with families.
• Delivering personal and intimate care directly to children and young people.

Skills

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses interested in developing new skills in caring for children and young people with complex health needs, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, or physical disabilities.

We provide specialist 24/7 nursing care to children and young people aged 3 to 25 years at Chailey Heritage Foundation, including our school, residential services, and Short Breaks Service. This unique role requires a nurse eager to work in a partnership within a very special environment, encouraging children and young people to express their preferences and participate in activities such as crafting, horse riding, swimming, day trips, and holidays.

Experience is not necessary; we value enthusiasm, empathy, and a willingness to learn. Support will be provided to develop skills in catheterisation, tracheostomies, ventilation, and emergency seizure management.

You will gain valuable experience caring for children with complex neurological conditions, supporting your career development through numerous opportunities.

Since the location is rural, access to a car or other transport is essential. Free on-site parking, including an electric vehicle charging point, is available.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Providing evidence-based, skilled nursing care tailored to each child's needs, promoting independence and a valued lifestyle.
2. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in collaboration with families, based on research and best practices.
3. Delivering personal and intimate care directly to children and young people.
4. Educating, training, and supporting non-registered and registered professionals, including students.
5. Managing medications effectively, including stock checks, ordering, and administration.
6. Maintaining clinical skills related to complex health needs and physical disabilities.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people to lead safe, happy, and fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal visit, please contact Matron at 01825 722112 x 7715.

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 help manage health, prevent hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

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

Why Work for Us?

• Positive 2023 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
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active networks for EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our Values

—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence— guide everything we do.

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

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact Emily Shaddick, Matron, at [e-mail] or call 01825 722112.