ellenor

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Registered clinical nurse specialistwith some knowledge and experience of community nursing, Oncology, Complex Care and/or Childrens Palliative Care. You will have excellent clinical skills and enthusiasm for working within this discipline, but being a nurse at ellenor isnt just about nursing. Its about being able to think creatively and really make a difference to a familys challenging journey, enabling a child to live as normal and fulfilling a life as possible. At ellenor we recognise that having a sick child impacts the whole family, and we make sure the services we offer are there for everyone. The role is very varied, can be tough but is also hugely rewarding.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, the purpose of this role is to facilitate optimum quality of life for children, young people and their families with life limiting or life-threatening conditions. This will be achieved in collaboration with children, young people and families and other professionals. The provision of palliative care nursing interventions is based on comprehensive holistic assessment, goal focused care planning and includes education and support for patients and families. Support and training regarding childrens palliative care is provided for other health and social care professionals. The role, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supports primary care key workers in the delivery of high-quality palliative and end of life care, through partnership working. The care will focus on quality of life for the child, young person, and family, and will include the management of distressing symptoms, care through death and bereavement and the provision of short breaks. The post holder will work under the supervision of Clinical Nurse Specialists and the clinical Lead and work with colleagues in the extended Childrens Hospice at Home team as appropriate and participate in practice development.

About us

The ellenor childrens team provides childrens palliative care in the community. We predominantly operate a Mon to Fri service stepping up to provide a 24/7 service for those at end of life. Our team includes Childrens Nurses, Nursery Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Music and Play therapists, providing advice and support, short breaks, and nursing care for children with Life Threatening and Life Limiting illness.

Date posted

08 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,686 to £45,258 a year Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0147-24-0002

Job locations

Coldharbour Road

Northfleet

Gravesend

Kent

DA11 7HQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

To support the completion of comprehensive palliative care nursing assessments, agreeing a plan of care for patients and families living with life limiting or life-threatening illness, including the provision of care for children undergoing acute oncology treatment. To support the completion of comprehensive palliative care nursing assessments, agreeing a plan of care for patients and families living with life limiting or life-threatening illness, including the provision of care for children undergoing acute oncology treatment.

To participate in a seven day per week operational service including out of hours provision when required,

To proactively collaborate with a wide range of community and hospital-based health and social care professionals.

To ensure patients / families preferred place of care is clearly discussed and identified and advanced care plans are in place wherever possible.

To work alongside colleagues, taking responsibility for a defined group of patients in the community, ensuring the highest possible standards of individualised care.

To ensure that the patients dignity is promoted and respected and that equality and diversity are a top priority in the care of patients and families.

To provide advice and guidance related to symptom management, and psychological, social, and spiritual needs, referring onto the appropriate professional or service accordingly. To provide advice and guidance related to symptom management, and psychological, social, and spiritual needs, referring to the appropriate professional or service accordingly.

To support the transition of young people with life-limiting illnesses into adult services.

To undertake bereavement follow-up in line with the agreed pathway and bereavement risk assessment.

To promote the work of the organisation in all settings, encouraging collaborative working and the referral of appropriate patients with all diagnoses.

To ensure accurate and contemporaneous records, inputting patient data as required by the organisation.