Band 6 Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be part of a multi professional team providing holistic care and support for children with life limiting condition and their families. The post-holder will work in collaboration with the family and other services providing care and support for the family.

The role includes active involvement in the education, training and professional development of other team members including volunteers.

The Shooting Star Childrens Hospices care service is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The post holder will be required to work a variety of shifts across the 24 hours.

Band 6 roles will also participate in the on call rota.

Act in accordance with Shooting Star Childrens Hospices policies, guidelines and standards. To keep up to date with national policies and guidance.

Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

Participate in the assessment, care planning and care management of each child and family receiving care from Shooting Star Childrens Hospices.

Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care. This includes completion of the Shooting Star Childrens Hospices care competencies

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

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/ Head of Hospice Services where necessary

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

Participate as a team member in the other activities that complete the care cycle, i.e. laundry, the environment and outings with the young person and their family.

Share professional expertise with Care Team colleagues, providing support and training where appropriate.

Be responsible for maintaining and updating own professional practice by actively participating in reflective practice, action learning, mandatory training, appraisal management and practice supervision. To be a full and willing participant in opportunities for learning. To act as a mentor to new staff and students and participate in the education and development of colleagues.

Be competent in the use of all relevant IT systems ensuring that data is entered in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with Shooting Star Childrens Hospices policy and procedure

Share information with colleagues at team meetings, when handing over care and at other informal contacts.

Maintain positive and effective communication with other agencies involved with the care of families receiving a service from Shooting Star Childrens Hospices. To attend discharge planning, network and review meetings as appropriate. This includes providing written reports and letters as required.

Ensure that young people and family feedback and views are brought to the attention of senior personnel within the care directorate for consideration and to inform service developments.

Ensure that any complaints are dealt with in accordance with Shooting Star Childrens Hospices policy.

Report any equipment, maintenance or safety issues to the Lead Nurse or Head of Hospice Services, ensuring that all Shooting Star Childrens Hospices property and equipment is well looked after and maintained.

Inform the relevant team member of any ordering required to facilitate good stock control for all clinical and pharmacy stores.

Carry out any reasonable duty as requested by the Director of Care / Head of Hospice Services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• -Experience of working with children and their families.
• -Knowledge of recent initiatives, current legislation and guidance in pediatric health and social care.
• -Excellent clinical nursing skills and recent experience.
• -Multi-disciplinary team working.
• -Experience of resource management.
• -Adaptable, being able to use skills, knowledge and experience to care for children, families based on individual needs.
• -Ability to prioritise workload and to be flexible to changing demands.
• -Excellent communication, both written and oral.
• -Planning and organizational skills.

Desirable

• -An understanding of the principles and philosophy of palliative care and life limiting conditions.
• -Experience of working with children with complex healthcare needs or long term ventilation.
• -Experience of working with young people with physical or learning disabilities.
• -Knowledge of bereavement issues.
• -Leadership skills to motivate and inspire others.
• -Mentorship and supervision skills.
• -Teaching and presentation skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN or RN child or RGN or RNLD

Desirable

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing/Palliative Care/ Oncology/Specialist Practice (CCN)
• Mentorship qualification

Other

Essential

• -Basic IT skills
• -Ability to show compassion, empathy and consideration to others.
• -Resilience

Desirable

• -Risk assessment skills.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Address

Christopher’s

Old Portsmouth Road

Guildford

GU3 1LP

Employer's website

https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)