Havens Hospices

Band 5 Nurse - CYP

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Job summary

We're looking for dynamic experienced Paediatric and Learning Disability Nurses to join our specialist 0- 25 children and young peoples respite and palliative care team.

You will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Nursing children & young people
  • Caring for children and young people with complex needs
  • Care of children and young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
  • Caring for young adults at transition stage
  • Palliative & bereavement care

Based in Benfleet, South Essex, Little Havens Children's Hospice provides care for children & young people registered with a GP in the county. We are dedicated to looking after young people with life limiting conditions, many of whom have Special Educational Needs & Disabilities. We work with our community partners and focus on the individual needs of the children and families we care for.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we have redesigned our services and offer care in the home and in the hospice for 0-25-year old's, focusing on their individual needs

Join our multidisciplinary team and you will discover this is a unique opportunity to provide high-quality respite, symptom management, specialist palliative and end-of-life care, and bereavement support in beautiful surroundings.

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for assessing and managing the needs of patients: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care, following clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct
  • Ensure nursing care is delivered to the highest standard and reflects the needs of the patient
  • Ensure that, as far as possible, family and / or carers are included in guiding the care provided and can deliver care where it is safe, and they wish to do so
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Liaise with other professionals working within primary and secondary care settings, regarding care when require
  • Accountable for adhering to medicines management policy
  • Always act as an advocate for the patients
  • Provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate
  • Assist medical staff in chaperoning patients, supporting discussions and management of their care
  • Participate in the education of other professional and non-professional staff
  • Be prepared to mentor students from educational establishments on clinical placements
  • Work as part of a team supporting community hospice services
  • To participate in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients, often involving specialist lifting and handling equipment
  • Risk of exposure to bodily substances defined as hazardous.
  • Rigorous adherence to organisational infection prevention policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment

About us

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Details

Date posted

02 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

Trac ID 5735617

Job locations

Little Havens

Daws Heath Road,

Hadleigh, Benfleet

SS7 2LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Nurture a proactive team culture by actively seeking solutions to problems.
  • Foster a good working relationship with all Trustees, Executive and department staff with whom the job interacts.
  • Responsible for conforming to the policies and procedures as set out by the organisation, including health & safety requirements.
  • Deputise for the Nurse in Charge when necessary.
  • Attend staff meetings as required or instructed to do so.
  • Provides and receives complex and confidential information concerning patients, requiring empathy, persuasion, and reassurance, often in distressing situations.
  • Communicates effectively to encourage trust and open communication with colleagues, patients, and visitors.
  • Record communications and patient information succinctly and accurately in the Patient record.
  • Fosters positive relationships, contributing to the creation of a welcoming, caring, safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors to Havens Hospices.
  • Gives and receives mutual support from, other members of staff as needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Nurture a proactive team culture by actively seeking solutions to problems.
  • Foster a good working relationship with all Trustees, Executive and department staff with whom the job interacts.
  • Responsible for conforming to the policies and procedures as set out by the organisation, including health & safety requirements.
  • Deputise for the Nurse in Charge when necessary.
  • Attend staff meetings as required or instructed to do so.
  • Provides and receives complex and confidential information concerning patients, requiring empathy, persuasion, and reassurance, often in distressing situations.
  • Communicates effectively to encourage trust and open communication with colleagues, patients, and visitors.
  • Record communications and patient information succinctly and accurately in the Patient record.
  • Fosters positive relationships, contributing to the creation of a welcoming, caring, safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors to Havens Hospices.
  • Gives and receives mutual support from, other members of staff as needed.

Person Specification

Sector Experience

Essential

  • First level Degree or Diploma in Nursing
  • Current registration with the NMC
  • Experience of working with children

Desirable

  • Registers Children's or Learning Disability Nurse
  • Experience of working in the charity sector
Person Specification

Sector Experience

Essential

  • First level Degree or Diploma in Nursing
  • Current registration with the NMC
  • Experience of working with children

Desirable

  • Registers Children's or Learning Disability Nurse
  • Experience of working in the charity sector

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Havens Hospices

Address

Little Havens

Daws Heath Road,

Hadleigh, Benfleet

SS7 2LH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Havens Hospices

Address

Little Havens

Daws Heath Road,

Hadleigh, Benfleet

SS7 2LH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead Little Havens IPU

Debbie Blackett

dblackett@havenshospices.org.uk

07814932778

Details

Date posted

02 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

Trac ID 5735617

Job locations

Little Havens

Daws Heath Road,

Hadleigh, Benfleet

SS7 2LH


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