Job summary
We are currently recruiting for Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our Little Havens Inpatient unit.
Working within the Little Havens hospice, surrounded by beautiful landscaping and gardens, you will play a crucial part in caring for our young patients.
Main duties of the job
This role is 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.
Applicants need to have qualified in Children's Nursing and completed their nursing preceptorship.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for assessing and managing the needs of patients/CYP: 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/CYP
- 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/CYP
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for assessing and managing the needs of patients/CYP: 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/CYP
- 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/CYP
- 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
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Good standard of IT skills, including using Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook and Excel.
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
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Good standard of IT skills, including using Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook and Excel.
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).
