Band 5 Nurse

Job summary

If you can demonstrate experience working with babies, children and young people with complex care needs and are passionate about providing a high standard of nursing care in a family led environment, we would like to hear from you.We are currently seeking experienced Band 5 Nurses to join our valued members of the clinical care team. You will join a unique and vibrant team providing symptom management, palliative and end of life care and planned short breaks at the hospice. We offer 1:1 nursing to all babies, children and young people at the hospice. As part of the care team, you will have the opportunity to work within the multidisciplinary team made up of a variety of skilled members including Music Therapists, Complementary Therapists and our non-medical workforce team of ACPs. Rainbows Hospice is available for families all year, 24 hours a day, we therefore operate on a shift basis to provide the best possible service. This is a rolling advert, and you will be contacted if you have been shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

As a Rainbows Band 5 nurse youll be responsible for supporting the Deputy Lead Nurse Shift Coordinator in planning and implementing care for children and young people, with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, providing symptom management, palliative and end of life care on a 1:1 basis within the hospice.

About us

Rainbows are currently looking for qualified Nurses to join our dedicated and supportive care team here at the Hospice in Loughborough. Our Nursing team provide a high standard of care to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Benefits of working at Rainbows:In addition to Agenda for Change pay scales, we offer a range of benefits including:Opportunity for current NHS pension scheme members to transfer their membershipFree car parking on site at the HospiceShift enhancementsGenerous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidaysEstablished Training programme that will enable you to comply with NMC registration.Training and support in palliative careTime to care for patients. Each baby, child and young person has 1:1 careWorking within a supportive team which specialist knowledgeBupa healthcare cashback planSubsidised freshly cooked meals whilst on shift at the HospiceFree access to Health Assured employee assistance programmeWellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders About the RoleAs a Rainbows Band 5 nurse youll be responsible for supporting the Deputy Lead Nurse Shift Coordinator in planning and implementing care for children and young people, with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, providing symptom management, palliative and end of life care on a 1:1 basis within the hospice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for:Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care of children and young people in partnership with them and their parents/guardiansProviding excellent short break, palliative, and end of life care at Rainbows in a family centered environment in conjunction with all members of the multi-disciplinary teamEnsuring all procedures are carried out in accordance with local and national policies in force within the HospiceFurther responsibilities in the role of a Band 5 Nurse at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description.Requirements:As an experienced Band 5 Nurse at Rainbows, you'll need to be qualified RSCN/RN (Child Branch)/RNLD/RGN with post registration experience, relevant placement experience or pre-nurse training care experience. Experience with babies, children and/or young people (0-25 years) with complex needs is also required for the role.Palliative care experience is desirable, however specialist training and development opportunities will be provided. Excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate high standards of clinical care are essential. Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.For more information about this role, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified RSCN/RN (Child Branch)/RNLD/RGN Mentoring and preceptorship qualification

Experience

Essential

Minimum six months post registration experience or relevant placement/experience during training Experience with children and/or young people (0-25 years) with complex needs Demonstrates high standard of clinical care Effective communication skills Ability to teach and support other team members Good team work and leadership skills Understanding of research based practice

Desirable

Post-registration experience in childrens palliative care

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