Job Description

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 is essential to have access to a car or other form of transport. There is free parking on site, including an electric car charging point.



To deliver evidence based, skilled nursing care according to the individual child or young person's health needs, ensuring they 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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We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.



Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.



Why work for us?

Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement Excellent training, development, and research opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values -- Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence --guide everything we do.



We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.



This post may close early if sufficient applications are received



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 Sussex's 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.