Children's Community Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chichester, PO19 7HH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

The post holder will : Provide, receive and understand complex, sensitive information relating to children and young people with a range of health needs including children with complex long term conditions, those children with life threatening and life limiting conditions and those with short term health needs Work collaboratively with team members, Team Lead, clinical facilitators, Matron for CCNS, Head of CCNS, childrens services professionals and other professionals to promote and ensure high standards of professional and clinical practice drawing on national best practice and Trust policy. Communicate information effectively with members of the multi-professional team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders and partners, to ensure specialist care is delivered to children both effectively and efficiently and ensuring that continuity is maintained. Communicate information in an empathetic way to parents/carers and young people which relates to the clinical care of the child/young person and the provision available to them. Actively listen to parents/carers, children and young people and respond appropriately. Works with children and families to help maintain their own health and well-being in the community by teaching them and junior staff/carers about their condition and its management, including how to carry out health care procedures at home, utilising a variety of strategies to assist the family in understanding their childs health needs and how these can be met. Involves others in communication between the childrens families / carers and the multi-professional team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders/partners and ensures good communication for the delivery of safe quality care. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children/young people and their families and other staff helping to overcome any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events. Seeking guidance and support from other practitioners where needed. Communicate proactively with staff on the clinical condition and treatment/discharge plans of children and ensures accurate records are maintained by staff.

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