We have an exciting new full time post within the Children and Young People’s Community Nursing Service (CYPCNS), focusing on the clinical and associated public health nursing of children, young people and families.The Children and Young People’s Community Nurse (CYPCN) will contribute to the development of the local Children and Young People’s Community Nursing Team and countywide CYPCNS together with the Team Lead and senior nurses, helping to ensure that policy and practice is developed and delivered in line with Trust and national best practice standards.The post holder will have a key role in delivering specialist community children’s nursing for the children and young people on the CYPCN caseload. They will provide up-to-date knowledge and skills for the nursing management and care of children in the community setting. They will liaise with clinical experts for the provision of specialist knowledge, skills and leadership as required.As a Registered Nurse - Child, they will promote the health and wellbeing of children and their families and ensure the provision of high quality, safe nursing care to children and families on the caseload. They may have a delegated caseload and/or may work with supervision from a senior nurse. They will work closely with other health professionals within the Trust and across the health economy, as well as with statutory and third sector agencies.Practitioners at this level should be working towards assuming responsibility for planned teaching of nurses and health care assistants, associate practitioners and students, and will help ensure the mentorship and supervision of students.The post holder will protect, safeguard and promote the well-being of children in accordance with ‘The Children Act’ (1989 & 2004) and ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ (HM Gov 2013).Why work for us?We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services working in supportive team environments, including medical, clinical, support and corporate services Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results with compassionate culture and leadership, and support for staff wellbeing, scoring highly.A 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 tailored to individuals.Research opportunitiesCost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and BrightonThriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT and Religion and Belief staff networksWe are proud to be a Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces.We are proud to be a 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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lucy Rippingale Job title: Team lead Email address: lucy.rippingalenhs.net Telephone number: 01293 301013