Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic nurses who are interested in developing new skills in the care of children and young people with complex health needs, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy or physical disability.
We provide specialist 24/7 nursing care to children and young people from 3 years old up to 25 years in Chailey Heritage Foundation school, in the residential services and our Short Breaks Service. This role is unique and requires a nurse eager to work in partnership in a very special environment; encouraging our children and young people to express their own individual preferences and facilitate their involvement in on-site activities such as crafting, horse riding and swimming as well as on day trips and holidays.
A lack of relevant experience should not deter anyone from applying; we value enthusiasm, empathy and a willingness to learn new skills. You will be supported to become competent in catheterisation, tracheostomies and ventilation and emergency seizure management. You will gain experience of and knowledge in caring for children and young people with complex and long-term neurological conditions that will enable you to further your career though our numerous development opportunities.
The rural location means it would be helpful to have access to a car or other form of transport. There is free parking on site, including an electric car charging point.
Main duties of the job
To deliver evidence based, skilled nursing care according to the individual child or young person's health needs, ensuringthey 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.
If you are ready to be part of a dedicated team who are passionate about supporting children and young people, enabling them to lead safe, happy and fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you.
To arrange an informal visit please contact Matron on 01825 722112 x 7715.
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About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within a rota covering 24/7, 52-week nursing care to the children & young people accessing Chailey Clinical Services.
Together with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), ensure the consistent delivery of safe, high quality nursing care.
Work across services at CCS, gaining additional nursing knowledge and experience, participating in writing and implementing clinical policies and standards in accordance with local and national standards and clinical policies.
Assess and interpret altered health care needs of the children & young people and in consultation with the MDT, evaluating the effectiveness of care and make adjustments, where appropriate
Develop, implement, and evaluate guidelines/teaching tools for children/ young people/families/healthcare professionals and non-registered professionals.
Report any incidents, child and adult safeguarding concerns through the appropriate routes, in accordance with SCFT guidance.
Please see the job description for further details of duties and responsibilities.
The nursing team are based at Chailey and are employed by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. We are able to offer flexible working together with the wide range of benefits on offer from Sussexs largest provider of community healthcare. We work in close collaboration with Chailey Heritage Foundation and with our clinical multidisciplinary team including SALT, Physio, OT and Doctors providing holistic, person-centred care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within a rota covering 24/7, 52-week nursing care to the children & young people accessing Chailey Clinical Services.
Together with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), ensure the consistent delivery of safe, high quality nursing care.
Work across services at CCS, gaining additional nursing knowledge and experience, participating in writing and implementing clinical policies and standards in accordance with local and national standards and clinical policies.
Assess and interpret altered health care needs of the children & young people and in consultation with the MDT, evaluating the effectiveness of care and make adjustments, where appropriate
Develop, implement, and evaluate guidelines/teaching tools for children/ young people/families/healthcare professionals and non-registered professionals.
Report any incidents, child and adult safeguarding concerns through the appropriate routes, in accordance with SCFT guidance.
Please see the job description for further details of duties and responsibilities.
The nursing team are based at Chailey and are employed by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. We are able to offer flexible working together with the wide range of benefits on offer from Sussexs largest provider of community healthcare. We work in close collaboration with Chailey Heritage Foundation and with our clinical multidisciplinary team including SALT, Physio, OT and Doctors providing holistic, person-centred care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Current NMC registration
- Continued professional development, including evidence of reflective practice in service training and any course attended and clinical experience gained
Desirable
- Child physical assessment module Level 3
- A recognised teaching and assessing qualification, 998 or Learning Through Mentorship
- IV competency
Experience
Essential
- A range of clinical competencies appropriate to the role
- Evidence of post registration professional development within the last 3 years
Desirable
- To have had some experience working with young people with complex health needs and physical disability
- Experience of teaching/health promotion
- Experience of planning, managing and coordinating programmes of care in collaboration with other allied health, social, education and volunteer agencies
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proficient clinical assessment and care planning skills
- Understanding of complex health needs and physical disability and the impact this has on the wellbeing of the young person and their ability to take on new learning
- To understand the significance of the role that the nurse plays in ensuring the optimum health and wellbeing of the young person and the impact of the health interventions on the young person's learning
- Able to liaise with professionals on all levels
- Ability to care for children with complex health needs and disabilities
- Good understanding of non-verbal communication and physical wellbeing and emotional needs
- Can identify an individual's needs and preferences
- Good presentation skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Knowledge of childrens' safeguarding procedures
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to act as a role model in promoting excellent standards of nursing care
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- To work within the NMC requirements
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and engage with staff, children and families who may be experiencing difficult circumstances
- Able to work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health & safety to meet differing needs of the young people
- Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Able to teach and educate students, families and carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Current NMC registration
- Continued professional development, including evidence of reflective practice in service training and any course attended and clinical experience gained
Desirable
- Child physical assessment module Level 3
- A recognised teaching and assessing qualification, 998 or Learning Through Mentorship
- IV competency
Experience
Essential
- A range of clinical competencies appropriate to the role
- Evidence of post registration professional development within the last 3 years
Desirable
- To have had some experience working with young people with complex health needs and physical disability
- Experience of teaching/health promotion
- Experience of planning, managing and coordinating programmes of care in collaboration with other allied health, social, education and volunteer agencies
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proficient clinical assessment and care planning skills
- Understanding of complex health needs and physical disability and the impact this has on the wellbeing of the young person and their ability to take on new learning
- To understand the significance of the role that the nurse plays in ensuring the optimum health and wellbeing of the young person and the impact of the health interventions on the young person's learning
- Able to liaise with professionals on all levels
- Ability to care for children with complex health needs and disabilities
- Good understanding of non-verbal communication and physical wellbeing and emotional needs
- Can identify an individual's needs and preferences
- Good presentation skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Knowledge of childrens' safeguarding procedures
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to act as a role model in promoting excellent standards of nursing care
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- To work within the NMC requirements
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and engage with staff, children and families who may be experiencing difficult circumstances
- Able to work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health & safety to meet differing needs of the young people
- Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Able to teach and educate students, families and carers
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
