Job summary
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to combine clinical practice with education and development.
You will:
- Lead and support a culture of continuous learning across the hospice
- Deliver and develop high-quality clinical training and education programmes
- Support staff to build and maintain clinical competence
- Coordinate student nurse placements and preceptorship programmes
- Work collaboratively with external partners to promote childrens palliative care
- Spend part of your time in clinical practice, maintaining your own skills and expertise
Main duties of the job
About you
Were looking for someone who is:
- A registered childrens nurse with significant post-registration experience
- Experienced in caring for children with complex or life-limiting conditions
- Passionate about education, development and supporting others to grow
- A confident communicator with strong teaching and facilitation skills
- Committed to high-quality, family-centred care
Experience in practice education, student supervision, or delivering training is highly desirable.
Why join us?
Be part of a compassionate, supportive team.
Work in a beautiful, purpose-built hospice setting.
Access excellent learning and development opportunities.
Generous annual leave (plus your birthday off).
Free on-site parking Employee assistance programme Pension and death in service cover.
Most importantly, youll be part of a service that helps families create precious memories together.
For an informal discussion, contact Emma McKeever (Lead for Practice Education) on 01628 822777 or emmam@alexanderdevine.org
To apply, request an application form via fayd@alexanderdevine.org
About us
Alexander
Devine Childrens Hospice Service (Alexander Devine) is a local charity that
provides specialist care and vital support to babies, children and young people
with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across
Berkshire and into surrounding counties.
We
individualise our approach to meet the unique clinical, emotional and practical
needs of each child and their family, ensuring they receive the best possible
care and support. Our comprehensive range of care services
include Respite care, Specialist play, Symptom management, Family support, End
of life care and Bereavement support. We provide care from our childrens
hospice in Maidenhead as well as in the family home and across the community,
including hospitals and schools.
Our hospice facilities offer
opportunities for children and their siblings to experience fun, joy and
adventures, and help families make precious memories for as long as they have.
These include a hydrotherapy
pool, sensory room, music room, games room, outdoor playground and sensory
garden, six childrens bedrooms and two self-contained family flats. We also
have a dedicated bereavement suite with its own garden.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the Alexanders Care
Team the post holder will promote a positive culture of learning and
development across the service to prioritise and promote excellence in care
delivery.
To participate in a quality assured
programme of sustainable and inclusive education across the service and
externally to local stakeholders.
To assist in ensuring the learning and
development strategy of the organisation and operational goals are implemented
and met.
To participate in the development and
review of policies and procedures as appropriate.
To maintain own clinical knowledge,
competence, and skills by working in clinical practice regularly.
Key
Responsibilities
1. To assist in promoting and embedding, a
positive culture of learning and education within the organisation and
encourage, develop, and support others to reach their potential.
2. With the lead for practice education
participate in the planning and provision of clinical skills training to
maintain high standards of care.
3. To support others in developing,
consolidating, and maintaining clinical competence, by working alongside
members of the Care Team in clinical practice.
4. To manage a student nurse program that
promotes a positive and supportive learning environment for student placements,
and liaise with our university partners to promote and educate students on
childrens palliative care.
5. To co-ordinate and participate in the
preceptorship programme.
6. To assist in planning and delivering
palliative care education and practice development within the hospice and
externally.
7. To use responsive and creative
strategies to support staff and maximise learning opportunities.
8. To support the lead for practice
education in engaging with Nationwide education programmes, forums, and
networks.
9. To ensure all training programmes and
education internally and externally is inclusive, sustainable and meets
national standards of practice education.
10. To participate in audit and research to
strengthen evidence base practice.
11. To promote links with external members
of the multi-disciplinary team and other childrens hospices to support
collaborative working.
12. To adhere to the NMC and ADCHS code of
conduct.
Please refer to the attached job description for
comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities, qualifications, and
expectations associated with the position.
Our commitment to inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive
workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals from
underrepresented and minority groups.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment
checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the Alexanders Care
Team the post holder will promote a positive culture of learning and
development across the service to prioritise and promote excellence in care
delivery.
To participate in a quality assured
programme of sustainable and inclusive education across the service and
externally to local stakeholders.
To assist in ensuring the learning and
development strategy of the organisation and operational goals are implemented
and met.
To participate in the development and
review of policies and procedures as appropriate.
To maintain own clinical knowledge,
competence, and skills by working in clinical practice regularly.
Key
Responsibilities
1. To assist in promoting and embedding, a
positive culture of learning and education within the organisation and
encourage, develop, and support others to reach their potential.
2. With the lead for practice education
participate in the planning and provision of clinical skills training to
maintain high standards of care.
3. To support others in developing,
consolidating, and maintaining clinical competence, by working alongside
members of the Care Team in clinical practice.
4. To manage a student nurse program that
promotes a positive and supportive learning environment for student placements,
and liaise with our university partners to promote and educate students on
childrens palliative care.
5. To co-ordinate and participate in the
preceptorship programme.
6. To assist in planning and delivering
palliative care education and practice development within the hospice and
externally.
7. To use responsive and creative
strategies to support staff and maximise learning opportunities.
8. To support the lead for practice
education in engaging with Nationwide education programmes, forums, and
networks.
9. To ensure all training programmes and
education internally and externally is inclusive, sustainable and meets
national standards of practice education.
10. To participate in audit and research to
strengthen evidence base practice.
11. To promote links with external members
of the multi-disciplinary team and other childrens hospices to support
collaborative working.
12. To adhere to the NMC and ADCHS code of
conduct.
Please refer to the attached job description for
comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities, qualifications, and
expectations associated with the position.
Our commitment to inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive
workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals from
underrepresented and minority groups.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment
checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in working with children with complex and life limiting conditions, palliative and EOL care.
- Experience in the role of the practice supervision/assessor.
- Ability to develop, write and implement competency documents.
- Experience of ensuring that training and educational opportunities are inclusive and sustainable.
- Experience in delivering training on a one to one basis and in groups.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a practice education.
- Experience in LTV and tracheostomies.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development and education.
- Professional accountability issues and scope of professional practice.
- Knowledge of the care needs of children with life limiting conditions.
- Knowledge of safeguarding.
- Health needs in a racially and culturally diverse population.
- Enthusiastic and highly self-motivated person.
- A team player with the ability to use own initiative.
- A commitment to the mission and ethos of Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service.
- Able to work within and uphold our core values: determined, empowering, valuing others, integrity, nurture, and empathy.
- A commitment to promoting equality of opportunity.
- A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
- Flexible approach to working hours.
- Current, full driving licence.
- Not on ISA Barred list from working with children/adults.
- Ability to work alone and as a member of a team.
- Able to assess risk to maintain personal safety in a variety of settings.
- Ability to cope with the physical demands expected of the role e.g. flexible hours.
- Good IT skills.
- Enhanced DBS.
- Passed fit to undertake the duties of the post by Occupational Health.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of learning styles and the needs of adult learners.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes.
- Teaching and presentation skills.
- Demonstrate ability to place patient and family at centre of care.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Evidence of advanced communication skills including proven ability in conflict management.
- Good organisational and administration skills, including IT skills.
- Ability to critically analyse research and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Writing of policy and procedures.
- Leadership experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered childrens nurse.
- Mentorship or student supervisor/assessor training.
Desirable
- BSc level study or equivalent.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in working with children with complex and life limiting conditions, palliative and EOL care.
- Experience in the role of the practice supervision/assessor.
- Ability to develop, write and implement competency documents.
- Experience of ensuring that training and educational opportunities are inclusive and sustainable.
- Experience in delivering training on a one to one basis and in groups.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a practice education.
- Experience in LTV and tracheostomies.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development and education.
- Professional accountability issues and scope of professional practice.
- Knowledge of the care needs of children with life limiting conditions.
- Knowledge of safeguarding.
- Health needs in a racially and culturally diverse population.
- Enthusiastic and highly self-motivated person.
- A team player with the ability to use own initiative.
- A commitment to the mission and ethos of Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service.
- Able to work within and uphold our core values: determined, empowering, valuing others, integrity, nurture, and empathy.
- A commitment to promoting equality of opportunity.
- A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
- Flexible approach to working hours.
- Current, full driving licence.
- Not on ISA Barred list from working with children/adults.
- Ability to work alone and as a member of a team.
- Able to assess risk to maintain personal safety in a variety of settings.
- Ability to cope with the physical demands expected of the role e.g. flexible hours.
- Good IT skills.
- Enhanced DBS.
- Passed fit to undertake the duties of the post by Occupational Health.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of learning styles and the needs of adult learners.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes.
- Teaching and presentation skills.
- Demonstrate ability to place patient and family at centre of care.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Evidence of advanced communication skills including proven ability in conflict management.
- Good organisational and administration skills, including IT skills.
- Ability to critically analyse research and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Writing of policy and procedures.
- Leadership experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered childrens nurse.
- Mentorship or student supervisor/assessor training.
Desirable
- BSc level study or equivalent.
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).