Childrens' / Learning Disability / Adult Nurse

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., 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.

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.

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
  
  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