Job responsibilities
Job Profile
a) Main
purpose of job in delivering our strategy
Be
a professional role model, leading and coordinating the in-house hospice team
to provide safe, high quality care to children, young people and their families
Take
responsibility and accountability for shift management and organisation of the
in-hospice care. This involves managing a wide range of complex and sometimes
conflicting priorities
Provide
nursing advice organisational wide to support and facilitate high quality,
individualised care to children / young people and families in collaboration with the multi professional
team
Take
responsibility for standards of cleanliness within the clinical area during
your shift
Facilitate
the development of all junior staff within the team
Provide
an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of
child/young person care through research and evidence based practice
To
undertake delegated responsibility for the hospice in the absence of the Lead
Nurses
To
be part of the Clinical On-Call Rota (Providing out of hours support for the
In-House Team)
b) Main duties and key responsibilities
CLINICAL:
To be a clinical expert within the speciality of paediatric nursing,
ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing care for the
children, young people and their families at all times
Ensure that each child/young person is assessed, and that their care is
planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family and that this
is accurately documented and up to date
Liaise with clinical, non-clinical and facilities staff in order to
maintain a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for the children/ young
people, families, visitors and staff
To act as an advocate for the child / young person and family ensuring
the provision of appropriate information and support services
Ensure effective communication between all members of the
multidisciplinary team, parents, relatives, visitors and external agencies
In conjunction with the Lead Nurses, develop and monitor clinical and
non clinical performance standards, taking action as required
Ensure cleanliness and infection control standards are maintained within
the clinical area taking appropriate action where these standards are not
maintained and escalate to Lead Nurses/ Heads of Care where necessary
To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to
provide holistic, evidence based nursing care. This includes completion of the
Shooting Star care competencies
Ensure that care staff use equipment safely and are aware of the uses,
safety precautions, handling, cleaning and maintenance of equipment in the
hospice
To be competent in the use of all relevant IT systems ensuring that data
is entered in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with SSCH policy
and procedure
Participate in the on-call rota
MANAGERIAL:
Ensure
the provision of appropriate supervision and support to members of the care
team
Support
the provision of effective communication between all SSCH services, all members
of the multidisciplinary team, families and visitors
Take
the lead on specific areas of management responsibility as allocated by the
lead nurse
Ensure
quality care is given, by being familiar with agreed hospice and SSCH standards
of care and to inform seniors if the required standard cannot be reached
Manage
allocated resources effectively and efficiently. This includes maintaining the correct skill
mix of staff for the childrens dependencies, bed management, utilisation of
time and equipment
Assist
in ensuring the safety of the hospice, and the risk management process by
actively participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues,
including the managing and reporting of incidents
To
ensure that staff know where to access Shooting Star policies and clinical
procedure guidelines and that staff adhere to these at all times
To
ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act regulations 2010 by
ensuring that you and staff in your supervision adhere to the Care Quality
Commission standards at all times
To
ensure you and staff in your supervision are aware of The Mental Capacity Act,
2005, and Deprivation of Liberty (DOLS) safeguards and to ensure Mental
Capacity Assessments and DOLS applications are undertaken appropriately
To
work closely with the Lead Nurses in Shooting Star to cross cover and deputise
for them in their absence
Act
as an ambassador for Shooting Star Childrens Hospices
To
undertake relevant Shooting Star wide projects in agreement with the Heads of
Care
Participate
in events or publications that promote Shooting Star and childrens palliative
care
EDUCATIONAL:
To
actively assist in the education and practical training of students, junior
staff and multidisciplinary team members at every opportunity, through formal
and informal teaching
Ensure
the provision of and access to appropriate mentors for student nurses and
provide a supportive and challenging environment for students in training
Participate
in the audit of the clinical environment
Supervise
and orientate students, temporary staff and staff new to SSCH
To
act as a preceptor for junior staff nurses
To
be a resource for students and junior colleagues, facilitating the development
of junior staff
Initiate
and participate in audit and research studies relating to nursing and
multidisciplinary care, presenting findings through presentations and writing
for publication
Maintain
own professional development and mandatory training
PROFESSIONAL;
To
maintain confidentiality surrounding the child / young person and their family
at all times
To
ensure that all care is documented and that all relevant documentation is
completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Shooting Star approved
documentation in line with NMC, CQC and Shooting Star standards
To
demonstrate a professional approach to work, and act in accordance with the NMC
Code of Professional Conduct at all times
To
participate in staff appraisals, staff development and in service training
activities
To
meet PREP requirements. To identify own learning needs and ensure own
professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice
developments
To
undertake further training and academic qualification as relevant to the role
and service requirements
c) Other Requirements
The post holder must be able and willing to
get to and work in both hospices.
The
post holder should be prepared to attend SSCH meetings in different parts of
the country. Some meetings may be during
evenings or weekends.
The
post holder will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check
The
post holder must live within the area of work/within 60 minutes distance of Christophers
as the post holder will be part of the on-call rota
d) Mandatory Criteria
Other duties
The
post holder will be working in a developing environment and they will therefore
be expected to undertake other appropriate duties as required for the effective
operation of Shooting Star Childrens Hospices.
Professional Codes of Conduct
The post holder will be required to respect
professional codes of conduct and practice relevant to their role, as
appropriate.
Health and Safety
The
post holder will be responsible for health and safety in the area under their
control and they must ensure that they are familiar with Shooting Star
Childrens Hospices policy on health and safety at work.
Mandatory Training
The post holder will attend all mandatory training
relevant to their role
Our values and behaviours
Shooting
Star Childrens Hospices is a leading childrens hospice charity for babies,
children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We
require that all of our staff share our common values and display behaviors
that will enable us to achieve our goals.
Professionalism we will safeguard our families, each other
and our organisation by working to ethical and professional standards at all
times.
Respect We will treat each other with the utmost
respect.
Integrity We will be open, honest and transparent in
all that we do.
Diversity We will respect individuality and ensure
inclusion and fairness to all.
Excellence We will strive for excellence in all that we
do.
Shooting Star Childrens Hospices is committed to
ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people. All staff members
are expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. This
includes undergoing appropriate training, following reporting protocols for any
concerns related to child welfare, and promoting a safe and supportive
environment for children and young people. Before commencing employment,
successful candidates will be required to provide satisfactory references and
undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
