Children's Senior Palliative Care Nurse
St Andrews Hospice
The closing date is 21 April 2025
Job summary
It is often said that being in palliative care
nursing is a real honour and privilege but is frequently overlooked as a career
pathway. Here are St Andrews we strive to make every second count, and where
every moment creates a memory for the family. We aim to bring joy, happiness
and laughter to our Children's Services, and support tears and sad times with
the utmost care and compassion.
Every baby, child, young
person and family are different, every conversation and everything we put into
place for our families is supported with an individualised plan of care. You will have a wonderful opportunity to work
with children and families having time to make a difference and time to care
this is what makes our organisation special.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Palliative Care Nurse role will support outreach into the community, (working with the CCN teams etc.), in reach into the acute hospitals (having a regular presence on wards, attending ward rounds etc.) and development of community hubs, building relationships with professionals, and raising awareness of all the services/support we can provide. This is an important step forward in the development of our services and this role is pivotal to this work. Therefore, we are looking for talented individuals who share our passion to improve the lives of children and young people with a variety of complex health conditions.
About us
Following a remodel and restructure of our childrens service
an exciting opportunity has arisen for someone who enjoys spending time with
children and young people, providing fun filled opportunities and creating
special memories? Andys offers a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment
where our children, young people, families and workforce are at the heart of
everything we do, in striving to make each day enjoyable for everyone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply for this vacancy and to read the full job description please visit https://www.standrewshospice.com/how_you_can_help/vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply for this vacancy and to read the full job description please visit https://www.standrewshospice.com/how_you_can_help/vacancies/
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
- Proven ability to supervise staff
- Fully aware of regulatory safeguarding policies and procedures
-
- Fully aware of regulatory Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties.
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatric palliative care
- Management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse on the NMC register other Registered Nurse discipline may be considered depending on experience
- Educated to Degree level or Evidence of relevant post-registration learning.
- Palliative care qualification or willing to work towards
- Advanced Communication or willing to work towards
- Driving license and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Non- Medical Prescribing or willing to work towards
- Leadership and Management Qualification or willing to work towards
- Bereavement training
- Psychological Support Level 2 Training or willing to work towards
- Practice Assessor / Practice Supervisor qualification or willing to work towards
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Management of people and the ability to influence change.
- Excellent communication skills
- To be confident in using information technology and electronic patient record systems i.e. SystemOne.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise own work without direct supervision.
- In-depth knowledge of complex health conditions
- Symptom management knowledge in palliative care
- Knowledge of assessment, care planning and review process and pathways
Desirable
- Knowledge of local, regional and national developments in complex childrens palliative care and how they can impact on Hospice services
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
- Proven ability to supervise staff
- Fully aware of regulatory safeguarding policies and procedures
-
- Fully aware of regulatory Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties.
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatric palliative care
- Management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse on the NMC register other Registered Nurse discipline may be considered depending on experience
- Educated to Degree level or Evidence of relevant post-registration learning.
- Palliative care qualification or willing to work towards
- Advanced Communication or willing to work towards
- Driving license and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Non- Medical Prescribing or willing to work towards
- Leadership and Management Qualification or willing to work towards
- Bereavement training
- Psychological Support Level 2 Training or willing to work towards
- Practice Assessor / Practice Supervisor qualification or willing to work towards
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Management of people and the ability to influence change.
- Excellent communication skills
- To be confident in using information technology and electronic patient record systems i.e. SystemOne.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise own work without direct supervision.
- In-depth knowledge of complex health conditions
- Symptom management knowledge in palliative care
- Knowledge of assessment, care planning and review process and pathways
Desirable
- Knowledge of local, regional and national developments in complex childrens palliative care and how they can impact on Hospice services
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
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).
