paediatric staff nurse

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sussex is seeking a passionate paediatric staff nurse to join their outpatient service. This role supports clinics for conditions such as Asthma and Diabetes, while providing high-quality care to children and their families. Responsibilities include running delegated clinics, patient assessment, and ensuring compliance with care standards. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Nurse qualification and experience in paediatrics, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive training environment.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with paediatric experience preferred.
• Proficient in communication and patient assessment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Run delegated paediatric clinics to a high standard.
• Assist in management of outpatient clinics as directed.
• Implement and evaluate programmes of care.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

We are looking to appoint a paediatric staff nurse to join our recently refigured service within the children’s outpatient setting. The role will support the delivery of clinics including Asthma, Epilepsy, Diabetes and Bowel and Bladder, and it will also support specialist clinics from tertiary hospitals and nurse‑led testing in Endocrine and Allergy. The role will be supported by an OPD and Planned Care Matron. Please refer to the supporting JD.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the effective running of delegated paediatric clinics within a wide range of specialities, ensuring all aspects of the outpatient pathway are met to a high standard.
• To assist the Matron/Charge Nurse in the management of Outpatient Clinics, as directed.
• To assess the needs of allocated patients, implementing and evaluating programmes of care without supervision, using evidence‑based practice, and to ensure that documentation on patient care and observations is completed and signed. To liaise with staff internally or externally following changes to the patient’s condition, treatment and needs.
• To participate in the provision of nurse‑led clinics in the specialties held and to hold the appropriate competency for the specialty chosen.
• To report any change in the condition of patients to the clinician or nurse in charge.
• To deal effectively with a collapsing person or other emergency situation in line with Trust policy.
• To assist clinicians with any process and procedure necessary for the examination, investigation and treatment of patients, and to conduct these tests and investigations according to local policies.
• To obtain patient results using computerised systems, in accordance with the Trust’s data protection and confidentiality policy.
• To be responsible for updating information on clinic delay times using verbal and electronic communication.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated children’s nurse who is passionate about providing high standards of care to CYP and their families within the outpatient and planned care setting. Full supportive training will be provided on induction to the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Staff development opportunities
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
• Auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service
• Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation
• Access to free psychological support through the Employee Assistance Programme
• On‑site parking available from only £50 a year

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Mission & Vision

Our mission is to deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive
• Well‑led

About the Trust

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is the leading integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. With an annual income of £700 million, it operates two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, and over 100 community sites across East Sussex. The Trust has been rated ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It offers 24‑hour emergency department care, comprehensive surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, together with a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.