Job summary
We are looking for 3 motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our growing and evolving service in delivering a high quality, evidence-based approach in response to and management of the needs of children identified with a developmental or behavioural concern.
The team and service is currently growing to meet local demand and in line with service and skill development plans. Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurses have opportunities to be autonomous practitioners whilst developing skills and services to support the Nurse Team element of The Child Development Service that it is currently commissioned to provide. This includes undertaking specific screening assessments (ADI) and producing reports, identifying need and providing support for families in understanding the diagnostic process, reviewing progress and offering advice and signposting for behavioural support.
Main duties of the job
The individuals will be required to contribute to the role of a team covering a large geographical area, delivering elements of our Community Paediatric Service, which may involve working from different locations within the county and area of service provision.
The successful applicant will work as part of a cross county, multidisciplinary team, currently known as Community Paediatrics, (formerly known as The Scott unit) assessing and supporting children and their families aged 0-19 through referral pathway. Children would be undergoing assessment process for neurodisability or additional needs and related diagnoses.
Band 6 nurses are also actively involved in a Specialist Paediatric Sleep service for children with additional needs and will undertake shared responsibility for reviews of children under Paediatrician caseload and contributing to the Nurse Transformation project to align services and enhance the patient experience as an outcome.
Potential applicants would have a solid knowledge of child development and deviations to the normally developing child and be motivated and interested in supporting families to achieve the best potential for their child. Ideally a knowledge of neurological complex needs (ASD, Downs Syndrome, PMLD, ADHD) would be an advantage, although training will be offered in areas where need is identified.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Child Branch or equivalent and/or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or equivalent with minimum three years post registration
- Current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level supplemented by diploma level specialist training or relevant equivalent training and experience
- Mentorship level 6 (or relevant equivalent teaching certificate)
Desirable
- Child protection level 3
- Evidence of relevant CPD at a post graduate level
- Relevant post registration qualification/training or experience in working with and/or assessing children with additional needs
- Counselling qualification or experience
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a relevant nursing post at Band 5/6 or equivalent
- Experience of working with families and children with Additional Needs
- Experience of Multi-agency Working
- Ability to manage own caseload and to demonstrate some change management skills in practice
- Experience of working with children, young people, adults and their families.
- Evidence of ability to write high quality reports
Desirable
- Evidence of conducting Audit
- Experience of working in hospital setting/community setting
- Evidence of developing and delivering training to staff from a variety of backgrounds
Skills
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge of Child Development, Disabilities, Specific Health related-conditions in Children and their relevant approaches to treatment and management
- Specialist Knowledge of Relevant Legislation, National Policy and NICE Guidelines and Service availability for Children with Additional Needs
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs and other relevant legislation
- Knowledge of current East Sussex Child and Adult Protection Policies and Procedures
- Familiarity with Systmone, Big Hand and e-searcher
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Child Branch or equivalent and/or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or equivalent with minimum three years post registration
- Current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level supplemented by diploma level specialist training or relevant equivalent training and experience
- Mentorship level 6 (or relevant equivalent teaching certificate)
Desirable
- Child protection level 3
- Evidence of relevant CPD at a post graduate level
- Relevant post registration qualification/training or experience in working with and/or assessing children with additional needs
- Counselling qualification or experience
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a relevant nursing post at Band 5/6 or equivalent
- Experience of working with families and children with Additional Needs
- Experience of Multi-agency Working
- Ability to manage own caseload and to demonstrate some change management skills in practice
- Experience of working with children, young people, adults and their families.
- Evidence of ability to write high quality reports
Desirable
- Evidence of conducting Audit
- Experience of working in hospital setting/community setting
- Evidence of developing and delivering training to staff from a variety of backgrounds
Skills
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge of Child Development, Disabilities, Specific Health related-conditions in Children and their relevant approaches to treatment and management
- Specialist Knowledge of Relevant Legislation, National Policy and NICE Guidelines and Service availability for Children with Additional Needs
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs and other relevant legislation
- Knowledge of current East Sussex Child and Adult Protection Policies and Procedures
- Familiarity with Systmone, Big Hand and e-searcher
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
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).
