We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Job overview HSCC is a 24/7, 365 days a year, integrated frontline service, run by ESCC ASC department in conjunction with the local NHS Trusts. It is the first point of contact for members of the public with regards to social care needs and safeguarding, and also the main health professionals referral point We are looking for a qualified nurse preferably with Community Nursing experience, to join our small, but busy, team of Clinical Nurse Advisors in HSCC, working various shifts to cover our core hours of 8am - 8pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and alongside the larger HSCC team. Main duties of the job HSCC Clinical Nurse Advisors (CNA) support the operational management of District Nursing and Urgent Community Response referrals through applying clinical knowledge and experience and signposting the referrals accordingly. We facilitate the provision of accurate healthcare information, self- care, health improvement advice, or where applicable, referral to the appropriate level and location of care, to meet the holistic and therapeutic requirements of the patient/carer. Working for our organisation A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the detailed job description attached. Please contact us if you would like any further details Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria RGN / RN with current Nursing & Midwifery Council Registration (NMC) ENB 997/998, Learning through Mentorship module, or commitment to undertake Evidence of continuing professional development to diploma level in a relevant area of specialist practice Experience Essential criteria Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in Community Nursing (6 months) Multi-disciplinary and multi- agency working Desirable criteria Teaching in a clinical setting Long Term Condition management Experience of supporting a team Experience of managing change and developing teams Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential criteria Awareness of Health & Safety issues. Commitment to undertake Health & Safety training Knowledge of professional codes, standards and Professional development Understanding of protocols for the administration of medicines Knowledge of Safeguarding and the principles of Adult & Child protection Knowledge of health education and promoting well-being An understanding of clinical governance Good assessment skills Ability to facilitate innovative practice Good written and verbal communication skill Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent time management skills Ability to use own initiative, make decisions and prioritise Ability to support staff, delegate and organise workload and refer to appropriate services/agencies Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care Skilled in the use of reflective practice and proactive clinical supervision Ability to manage the conflicting demands of the role Flexibility and innovation in approach to the development of staff and services Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Able to handle high volume and diverse range of calls requiring high levels of concentration Flexible and able to work unsocial shift patterns Flexible and adaptable Effective team player Able to work under pressure Demonstrates patience, diplomacy and tact when dealing with complex queries Desirable criteria Demonstrates a sound understanding of community developments and priorities; locally and nationally Other Essential criteria Reliable work record Ability to travel independently between sites Ability to travel independently between sites Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Our vision is to be: The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex. Our mission is to: Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services. Our strategic objectives are to: Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority. Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences. Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable. Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are: Safe Effective Caring Responsive and Well led Employer certification / accreditation badges