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Acute Children's Outreach Nurse Specialist

2 months ago


Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

The Acute Children's Outreach Nursing Service (ACORNS) is a pioneering initiative that brings highly experienced paediatric nurses to the bedside of acutely unwell infants, children, and young people in their own homes. Our team of skilled nurses provides comprehensive assessments, reviews, and safety netting services to support patients and families during critical episodes of illness.

Main Duties

As an Acute Children's Outreach Nurse, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing evidence-based and structured clinical telephone and video assessments to children on the ACORNS caseload
  • Carrying out initial assessments, home visits, and planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients under your responsibility
  • Acting in partnership with children and families to assess needs and plan care, providing advice contributing to the well-being of patients and participating in health promotion
  • Monitoring acute exacerbations of illness and initiating appropriate nursing interventions, ensuring all clinical practice is based on current local and national guidelines for the assessment and recognition of the sick child
  • Initiating appropriate work, accepting referrals, and working autonomously with children and families in the community setting
Person Specification

We are seeking a registered nurse with:

  • Experience working with children in an acute inpatient or community setting
  • PILS and acute nursing skills
  • Desirable criteria include substantial experience working within Children's Emergency nursing or a Hospital at Home service, Children's ED course, Physical Assessment course, or equivalent
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate their ability to champion diversity and promote equality in their previous roles.

Important Information for Applicants

Please note that we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and undertake DBS checks on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.