Community Staff Nurse | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our workforce in a busy and well established community team. Greater Wealden PCN provides nursing services to Heathfield, Uckfield and surrounding area. Our community nurses benefit from having continual opportunities to develop an excellent skillset and become autonomous practitioners whilst working as part of a team delivering high quality, holistic care to patients in their own homes. Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are an innovative service development involving community nursing. The ambition is to integrate multidisciplinary professionals so health and social care can be delivered seamlessly to those who need it. Due to this, community nursing offers a dynamic nursing environment which enables nurses to become confident, skilled practitioners. a) Holistic assessment and care planning for patients in their own homes.. b) Individualised treatment and the promotion of self-care. c) Admission avoidance and enabling patients to remain at home where possible c) Cross service collaboration and referral to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team. d) Development of extensive nursing skills with excellent training opportunities e) Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, as negotiated in supervision. f) An awareness of health, safety and security risks g) Engagement in service provision and change. h) Acts as a practice supervisor for staff and students. 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.

Successful applicants will have a recognised qualification in Adult Nursing, a UK driving license and a car. Prior experience in a community setting is desirable, although a full induction and training will be provided. We are also able to support newly qualified nurses.

• 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, In return we can offer you:
• Supportive learning environment
• Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
• Commitment to and support for your wellbeing
• NHS Pension Scheme
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details regarding this role.