Deputy Lead Nurse

Job summary

We are currently seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Band 6 Deputy Lead Nurse to join our valued members of the clinical care team. As well as leading a small team of Nurses and HCAs 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Rainbows Band 6 Deputy Lead Nurse youll be responsible for line managing a small team of staff and identifying training and development needs through the appraisal process. You will provide shift by shift clinical leadership and act as Shift Co-ordinator as necessary, taking responsibility for decisions made and for the management of staff on shift.

About us

Rainbows are currently looking for a qualified and experienced Band 6 Deputy Lead Nurse to join are dedicated and supportive care team here at the Hospice in Loughborough. Our Nursing team provide a high standard of care for to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties Include:Ensure team working principles are in place throughout the shift.Support the Lead Nurse and Head of Hospice and Community Services in their roles and promote the vision, mission and values of the Hospice.Planning and implementing care for children and young people, with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, within the hospice.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 centred 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 6 Nurse at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description. Requirements:As a Band 6 Deputy lead Nurse at Rainbows, you'll need to be qualified RSCN/RN (Child Branch)/RNLD/RGN with at least 3 years post registration experience. Experience with 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

Minimum three years post registration experience Post-registration experience with children/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 Experience of managing a ward/unit Experience of managing staff including appraisal Knowledge of principles of clinical supervision

Desirable

Post-registration experience in childrens palliative care

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