Paediatric Gastroenterology CNS

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a Children's Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert nursing care for children with gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders. The post holder will manage patient care, coordinate treatments, and work closely with the gastroenterology team. Candidates should be a registered nurse with experience in pediatric gastroenterology. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Flexibility for work-life balance

Wellbeing programme for staff

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in children's gastroenterology and nutrition care.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads in a ward/community setting.
• Registered nurse with relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate care for young people receiving biologics treatments.
• Participate in clinical work within the investigations unit.
• Ensure patient safety and quality care in compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Children's gastroenterological nutritional care

Enteral and intravenous feeding

Patient caseload management

Communication skills

Education

RN Child

Degree in Nursing

Mentorship course

Physical Assessment module

Job description

Job summary

As a Children's Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist, the post holder will act as an expert nurse and role model in the care of children and young people and their families.

The post holder will demonstrate a good understanding and proficiency in the highly specialist nursing care and management of children and young people in both the hospital and community setting.

The service manages a comprehensive range of Gastrointestinal- Nutritional disorders; the caseload will include children with inflammatory bowel disease, liver, coeliac and oesophageal disease including, feeding problems and functional bowel disorders.

Mission and values

The mission of University Hospitals Sussex - what we are striving to achieve - is to provide:

' excellent care every time'

All our efforts to do this put the interests of our patients first and foremost, and are underpinned by our values:

• Compassion
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Respect
• Professionalism
• Inclusion

These values were selected by our staff, patients and public when we were talking about the merger and the sort of organisation we want University Hospitals Sussex to be.

Our mission and values are extremely important to us and we expect everyone who works at University Hospitals Sussex in any capacity to share and uphold them.

Patient First

Patient First is our Trust-wide approach to improving the quality of care for patients and to build and embed a culture where staff can be confident that their views matter and will be heard.

Main duties of the job

A key role and interest in care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD) .

Co-ordination and care of the young people having biologics treatments

The post holder will also participate in clinical work and coordination of tests within the new clinical investigations unit in liaison with the Gastroenterology team.

They will make recommendations and identify areas for development and present these to the gastroenterology team for discussion prior to implementation.

They will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, with support from the Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologists and Matron as the service dictates and ensuring all activity is recorded as required.

The level of clinical judgment and autonomous decision making will depend on the individual post holder's level of experience in specific areas.

Nurse led clinics for children and families

Part of the role will be transitioning young people to adult services

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-7280277-JUL25

Job locations

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital,

Eastern Rd

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description Job responsibilities

• To promote a safe clean clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff.
• To maintain the patients respect, dignity and privacy and to act with kindness and courtesy to all members of the public.
• To understand and adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and other NMC Standards.
• To take personal responsibility for maintaining professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and ensuring the line manager is informed immediately if this registration is compromised.
• To be responsible for ensuring patient safety, taking proactive steps to ensure patients come to no harm.
• To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, and be able to carry out all relevant care without direct supervision.
• To take personal responsibility for identifying own training needs for mandatory and statutory training and discussing these with the line manager ensuring that training sessions are attended.
• To take personal responsibility for ensuring that personal objectives are agreed with the line manager and that annual appraisal takes place.
• To actively contribute to the teaching and learning of others.
• To actively contribute to the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
• To adhere to the Trusts Uniform policy and Dress Code policy.
• To be aware of and take appropriate action in the event of cardiac arrest, fire and major incident.
• To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of teams in which you work.
• To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager commensurate with the role, including absence cover.
• To ensure practice is evidence based and is in line with local policies and procedures.
• To maintain accurate records of care, treatment and observations.
• To participate in the control, storage and competent administration of medications according to Trust policies and NMC Guidance.
• To act as an ambassador for the Trust and for the nursing and midwifery professions.

Please see the attached JD & PS

Job description Job responsibilities

• To promote a safe clean clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff.
• To maintain the patients respect, dignity and privacy and to act with kindness and courtesy to all members of the public.
• To understand and adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and other NMC Standards.
• To take personal responsibility for maintaining professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and ensuring the line manager is informed immediately if this registration is compromised.
• To be responsible for ensuring patient safety, taking proactive steps to ensure patients come to no harm.
• To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, and be able to carry out all relevant care without direct supervision.
• To take personal responsibility for identifying own training needs for mandatory and statutory training and discussing these with the line manager ensuring that training sessions are attended.
• To take personal responsibility for ensuring that personal objectives are agreed with the line manager and that annual appraisal takes place.
• To actively contribute to the teaching and learning of others.
• To actively contribute to the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
• To adhere to the Trusts Uniform policy and Dress Code policy.
• To be aware of and take appropriate action in the event of cardiac arrest, fire and major incident.
• To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of teams in which you work.
• To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager commensurate with the role, including absence cover.
• To ensure practice is evidence based and is in line with local policies and procedures.
• To maintain accurate records of care, treatment and observations.
• To participate in the control, storage and competent administration of medications according to Trust policies and NMC Guidance.
• To act as an ambassador for the Trust and for the nursing and midwifery professions.

Please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience of Children's gastroenterological nutritional care including enteral and intravenous feeding routes

Qualifications and Experience Essential

• RN Child
• Degree in Nursing
• Mentorship course
• Physical Assessment module
• Extensive post registration experience including some experience or specific interest within paediatric gastroenterology & nutrition.
• Experience of Children's gastroenterological nutritional care including enteral and intravenous feeding routes
• Proven management of patient caseload (ward/community)

Desirable

• Non medical prescriber
• previous experience as Gastron CNS
• Teaching qualification
• Experience participating in research.
• Evidence of proficient knowledge and clinical experience in specified and/or broad range of aspects of the specialist care of children with a gastroenterological & nutritional diagnoses.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience of Children's gastroenterological nutritional care including enteral and intravenous feeding routes

Qualifications and Experience Essential

• RN Child
• Degree in Nursing
• Mentorship course
• Physical Assessment module
• Extensive post registration experience including some experience or specific interest within paediatric gastroenterology & nutrition.
• Experience of Children's gastroenterological nutritional care including enteral and intravenous feeding routes
• Proven management of patient caseload (ward/community)

Desirable

• Non medical prescriber
• previous experience as Gastron CNS
• Teaching qualification
• Experience participating in research.
• Evidence of proficient knowledge and clinical experience in specified and/or broad range of aspects of the specialist care of children with a gastroenterological & nutritional diagnoses.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital,

Eastern Rd

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital,

Eastern Rd

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)