University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Paediatric Stoma Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 27 August 2025

Job summary

A new opportunity has arisen at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital (RACH) in Brighton. We are looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic nurse into our Stoma Care Clinical Nurse Specialist post. In this role you will work with neonates, children and young people both in the hospital setting at Trevor Mann Baby Unit and RACH as well as in the wider community whilst being fully supported by colleagues in the very well established adult stoma care CNS team.

This role can be appointed to at a Band six with a clear pathway for completion of a recognised paediatric stoma nurse course and completion of agreed competencies within an 8-12 month time period. A review would then happen by the Lead Stoma Nurse and Matron to sign off the progression to the Band Seven role.

You will be a highly motivated and responsible nurse dedicated to providing high quality care with the ability to work under pressure with high levels of autonomy.

This position would be suitable for a registered nurse with proven experience working with children with stomas and with paediatric and or neonatal surgical and colorectal experience.

You will work closely with our Surgical team, adult stoma CNS team and wider MDT, providing expert care to babies, children and families/carers. You will be key to developing the service, utilising your organisational, teaching and management skills. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

The Paediatric Stoma Care Clinical Nurse Specialist will be based at Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Brighton part of UHSussex NHS Foundation Trust. You will deliver a dedicated and expert stoma care service to children, young people, neonates and premature babies and their families or carers. You will work within our three hospitals and into our wider community area.

The role involves patient centred individualised care to those undergoing colorectal and urology surgery resulting in a stoma. You will also support those with fistulae in both secondary and primary care settings

The post holder will set up and run nurse led clinics and provide teaching to a wide range of healthcare professionals and will be able to lead and guide ward based and community nurses. Support will always be available from the wider adult CNS Stoma Nursing Team who have previously been responsible for managing the paediatric caseload.

You will be looking to further develop your career as a Paediatric Stoma Care Nurse Specialist and will have a passion for the speciality with service development being a priority.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (Band 6 developmental post if Band 7 criteria not met)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-7146134-AUG25

Job locations

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure and promote excellent communication with all members of the MDT
Provide condition related information to children and their families or carers in clinic setting and at the bedside (pre-op and post-op), to include gaining informed consent, requiring empathy and reassurance.
Set up and lead once-monthly patient groups within the community, providing information, support etc
Attend weekly clinical meetings as needed to foster collaborative MDT working.
Ensure confidentiality and adherence to data protection legislation.
Ensure that a full and accurate record of care is documented in a timely manner utilising appropriate nursing and medical systems as well as our bespoke stoma care database
Ensure stoma care database and diary are used effectively and accurately
Promote inclusiveness and treat people with kindness and compassion
Promote a team ethos and a positive working environmen
Ensure grievances/disputes/complaints are investigated thoroughly in a timely manner.

For detailed job description please review attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure and promote excellent communication with all members of the MDT
Provide condition related information to children and their families or carers in clinic setting and at the bedside (pre-op and post-op), to include gaining informed consent, requiring empathy and reassurance.
Set up and lead once-monthly patient groups within the community, providing information, support etc
Attend weekly clinical meetings as needed to foster collaborative MDT working.
Ensure confidentiality and adherence to data protection legislation.
Ensure that a full and accurate record of care is documented in a timely manner utilising appropriate nursing and medical systems as well as our bespoke stoma care database
Ensure stoma care database and diary are used effectively and accurately
Promote inclusiveness and treat people with kindness and compassion
Promote a team ethos and a positive working environmen
Ensure grievances/disputes/complaints are investigated thoroughly in a timely manner.

For detailed job description please review attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (RN/RNC/RSCN)
Stoma care qualification
Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
Mentorship/998 or equivalent

Desirable

MSc Qualification
Independent prescriber

Experience and skills

Essential

Experience of working with Paediatric stomas at B6 level
Experience of caseload management
Leadership experience
Excellent communication skills
IT Skills
Teaching experience

Desirable

Paediatric Urology experience
Experience of change management
Experience in research/Audit
Experience of Ace management, rectal irrigation/washout

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (RN/RNC/RSCN)
Stoma care qualification
Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
Mentorship/998 or equivalent

Desirable

MSc Qualification
Independent prescriber

Experience and skills

Essential

Experience of working with Paediatric stomas at B6 level
Experience of caseload management
Leadership experience
Excellent communication skills
IT Skills
Teaching experience

Desirable

Paediatric Urology experience
Experience of change management
Experience in research/Audit
Experience of Ace management, rectal irrigation/washout

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)