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Children's Community Nurse

Employer
Brighton and Sussex University Hospital Trust
Location
Brighton
Salary
30401.0000 - 37267.0000
Closing date
19 Jun 2019

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Sector
Teaching, Higher Education
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent


Children's Nurse for Home Nursing Service - Part-time, fixed-term for12 months

A part-time vacancy has arisen within our service for an experienced children's nurse looking to extend their skills in the community setting. This role offers a valuable opportunity to be part of our Children's Home Nursing Team based at the Royal Alexandra Children Hospital, Brighton which was rated as outstanding by the CQC.

This is a 25.5 hours per weekfixed-term post for 12 months.

Our service providesnursing care to children and young people in their home or community setting. The caseload includes those with long termhealth care needsincluding oxygen therapy, stoma care and those who are technology dependant. The team also supports children with more acute care needs including administration of intravenous antibiotics, wound management andenteral feeding whichenables early discharge from Hospital.

We are seeking an individual who is enthusiastic and committed to work as part of our team.

The successful applicant will be a Registered Children's Nurse and possess a recognised teaching course. They also will need to have recent acute paediatric experience.

The post holder will provide a holistic approach toassessing, planning and implementingcare and be able to demonstrate a wide range of clinical skills and experience as an independent and confident practitioner. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people is essential as well as the ability to prioritise own workload and work independently.

The successful candidate will benefit from on-going professional developmentand support.

This post will predominantly involve working over3 days per week(25.5hrs) with some weekend cover on a rotational basis.

Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
  • Posts in the Trust are 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 to check for any previous criminal spent and unspent convictions, reprimands, and cautions.
  • Appointment to this role will commence at the lowest salary point unless confirmed otherwise by HR Employment Services (Recruitment, Administration & Terms and Conditions)
  • BSUH are an ERS Silver and Veteran Aware accredited Hospital who welcome applications from all members of the Armed Forces communities
  • We may also use this advert to build our Bank staff. If you are unsuccessful at interview for a substantive role but meet the BSUH standards you may be offered a bank post.
  • If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
  • We are proud to be able to offer a variety of flexible working options and contracts. For further information please refer to the Flexible Working for Registered Nurses document which is attached to this advert.
  • ***Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust and are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust. Secondments can't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position***


  • General information for applicants

    Successful candidates will join the first pay step within their salary band (unless otherwise stated). All our colleagues receive an annual appraisal. For colleagues appointed after 1 April 2019, this guides their progression through the salary steps.

    As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

    Applications for Tier 2 sponsorship are welcome. These will be considered alongside all other applications. Under the Residence Labour Market Test, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU\/EEA candidate is available. For further information please visit UK Border Agency website.

    Please apply as early as you're able for this role. Sometimes, we receive exceptional interest, and close adverts earlier than specified. If you are not successful in this application, we may be able to offer you a position through our Bank. Do keep watching our 'Current Vacancies' and apply for the next suitable position.

    Further Information

    Specific information about this role is in the documents accompanying this advertisement.

    For further more information, or help with the application process, please contact the HR Employment Services Team. You can reach them 01444 448692 \/448616 or by email: [email protected]

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